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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.21, 1,176.42 and 373.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.21, 1,176.42 and 373.01 is: 559.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.21 : 1,176.42 = 373.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.21/1,176.42 = 373.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.21x = 1,176.42 × 373.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.21x = 438,811.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,811.94/784.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.56

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