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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.63, 1,174.88 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.63, 1,174.88 and 372.54 is: 558.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.63 : 1,174.88 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.63/1,174.88 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.63x = 1,174.88 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.63x = 437,689.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,689.80/783.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.54

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