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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.33, 1,176.53 and 373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.33, 1,176.53 and 373.28 is: 559.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.33 : 1,176.53 = 373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.33/1,176.53 = 373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.33x = 1,176.53 × 373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.33x = 439,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,167.37/784.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.93

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