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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.04, 1,175.82 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.04, 1,175.82 and 372.96 is: 559.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.04 : 1,175.82 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.04/1,175.82 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.04x = 1,175.82 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.04x = 438,533.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,533.83/784.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.33

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