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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.55, 1,176.07 and 373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.55, 1,176.07 and 373.58 is: 560.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.55 : 1,176.07 = 373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.55/1,176.07 = 373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.55x = 1,176.07 × 373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.55x = 439,354.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,354.53/784.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.01

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