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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.71, 1,176.12 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.71, 1,176.12 and 372.96 is: 558.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.71 : 1,176.12 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.71/1,176.12 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.71x = 1,176.12 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.71x = 438,645.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,645.72/784.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.99

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