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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.83, 1,176.35 and 373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.83, 1,176.35 and 373.39 is: 559.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.83 : 1,176.35 = 373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.83/1,176.35 = 373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.83x = 1,176.35 × 373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.83x = 439,237.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,237.33/784.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.66

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