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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.01, 1,175.99 and 373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.01, 1,175.99 and 373.43 is: 560.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.01 : 1,175.99 = 373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.01/1,175.99 = 373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.01x = 1,175.99 × 373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.01x = 439,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,148.08/784.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.13

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