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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.87, 1,176.55 and 373.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.87, 1,176.55 and 373.79 is: 560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.87 : 1,176.55 = 373.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.87/1,176.55 = 373.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.87x = 1,176.55 × 373.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.87x = 439,782.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,782.62/784.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.33

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