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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.90, 1,174.25 and 371.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.90, 1,174.25 and 371.79 is: 556.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.90 : 1,174.25 = 371.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.90/1,174.25 = 371.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.90x = 1,174.25 × 371.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.90x = 436,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,575.34/783.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.93

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