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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.19, 1,176.48 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.19, 1,176.48 and 373.32 is: 560.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.19 : 1,176.48 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.19/1,176.48 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.19x = 1,176.48 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.19x = 439,203.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,203.51/784.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.07

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