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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784, 1,174.88 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784, 1,174.88 and 372.80 is: 558.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784 : 1,174.88 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784/1,174.88 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784x = 1,174.88 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784x = 437,995.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,995.26/784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.67

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