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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.11, 1,175.27 and 367.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.11, 1,175.27 and 367.21 is: 550.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.11 : 1,175.27 = 367.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.11/1,175.27 = 367.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.11x = 1,175.27 × 367.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.11x = 431,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,565.02/784.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.39

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