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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.67, 1,175.85 and 373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.67, 1,175.85 and 373.11 is: 559.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.67 : 1,175.85 = 373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.67/1,175.85 = 373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.67x = 1,175.85 × 373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.67x = 438,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,721.39/783.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.83

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