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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.78, 1,171.17 and 396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.78, 1,171.17 and 396.06 is: 594.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.78 : 1,171.17 = 396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.78/1,171.17 = 396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.78x = 1,171.17 × 396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.78x = 463,853.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,853.59/780.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.09

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