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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.95, 1,176.08 and 373.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.95, 1,176.08 and 373.55 is: 560.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.95 : 1,176.08 = 373.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.95/1,176.08 = 373.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.95x = 1,176.08 × 373.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.95x = 439,316.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,316.94/783.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.39

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