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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.80, 1,175.68 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.80, 1,175.68 and 373.44 is: 559.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.80 : 1,175.68 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.80/1,175.68 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.80x = 1,175.68 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.80x = 439,045.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,045.94/784.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.44

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