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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.83, 1,174.85 and 372.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.83, 1,174.85 and 372.39 is: 558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.83 : 1,174.85 = 372.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.83/1,174.85 = 372.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.83x = 1,174.85 × 372.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.83x = 437,496.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,496.52/783.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.15

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