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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.17, 1,182.90 and 372.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.17, 1,182.90 and 372.45 is: 558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.17 : 1,182.90 = 372.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.17/1,182.90 = 372.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.17x = 1,182.90 × 372.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.17x = 440,570.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,570.28/789.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.27

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