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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.81, 1,175.36 and 373.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.81, 1,175.36 and 373.45 is: 560.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.81 : 1,175.36 = 373.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.81/1,175.36 = 373.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.81x = 1,175.36 × 373.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.81x = 438,933.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,933.25/783.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.00

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