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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.96, 1,175.04 and 372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.96, 1,175.04 and 372.51 is: 558.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.96 : 1,175.04 = 372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.96/1,175.04 = 372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.96x = 1,175.04 × 372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.96x = 437,714.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,714.15/783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.34

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