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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.05, 1,176.27 and 373.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.05, 1,176.27 and 373.07 is: 559.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.05 : 1,176.27 = 373.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.05/1,176.27 = 373.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.05x = 1,176.27 × 373.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.05x = 438,825.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,825.17/784.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.69

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