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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.99, 1,175.40 and 372.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.99, 1,175.40 and 372.65 is: 558.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.99 : 1,175.40 = 372.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.99/1,175.40 = 372.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.99x = 1,175.40 × 372.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.99x = 438,006.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,006.93/783.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.69

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