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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.82, 1,175.75 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.82, 1,175.75 and 373 is: 559.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.82 : 1,175.75 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.82/1,175.75 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.82x = 1,175.75 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.82x = 438,554.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,554.75/783.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.51

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