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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.95, 1,175.34 and 372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.95, 1,175.34 and 372.84 is: 558.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.95 : 1,175.34 = 372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.95/1,175.34 = 372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.95x = 1,175.34 × 372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.95x = 438,210.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,210.76/783.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.98

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