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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.68, 1,175.24 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.68, 1,175.24 and 372.48 is: 558.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.68 : 1,175.24 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.68/1,175.24 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.68x = 1,175.24 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.68x = 437,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,753.40/783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.59

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