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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.13, 1,175.78 and 373.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.13, 1,175.78 and 373.37 is: 559.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.13 : 1,175.78 = 373.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.13/1,175.78 = 373.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.13x = 1,175.78 × 373.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.13x = 438,993.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,993.23/784.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.85

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