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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.48, 1,176.76 and 373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.48, 1,176.76 and 373.36 is: 560.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.48 : 1,176.76 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.48/1,176.76 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.48x = 1,176.76 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.48x = 439,355.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,355.11/784.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.06

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