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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.36, 1,175.73 and 372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.36, 1,175.73 and 372.88 is: 558.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.36 : 1,175.73 = 372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.36/1,175.73 = 372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.36x = 1,175.73 × 372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.36x = 438,406.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,406.20/784.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.93

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