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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.59, 1,175.09 and 372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.59, 1,175.09 and 372.02 is: 557.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.59 : 1,175.09 = 372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.59/1,175.09 = 372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.59x = 1,175.09 × 372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.59x = 437,149.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,149.25/783.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.88

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