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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.73, 1,176.28 and 373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.73, 1,176.28 and 373.38 is: 559.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.73 : 1,176.28 = 373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.73/1,176.28 = 373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.73x = 1,176.28 × 373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.73x = 439,194.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,194.08/784.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.67

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