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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.82, 1,177.56 and 373.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.82, 1,177.56 and 373.91 is: 561.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.82 : 1,177.56 = 373.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.82/1,177.56 = 373.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.82x = 1,177.56 × 373.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.82x = 440,295.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,295.57/784.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.02

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