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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.93, 1,175.78 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.93, 1,175.78 and 373.32 is: 559.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.93 : 1,175.78 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.93/1,175.78 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.93x = 1,175.78 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.93x = 438,940.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,940.32/783.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.92

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