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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.63, 1,175.02 and 372.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.63, 1,175.02 and 372.86 is: 559.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.63 : 1,175.02 = 372.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.63/1,175.02 = 372.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.63x = 1,175.02 × 372.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.63x = 438,117.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,117.96/783.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.09

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