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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.96, 1,172.08 and 396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.96, 1,172.08 and 396.32 is: 594.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.96 : 1,172.08 = 396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.96/1,172.08 = 396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.96x = 1,172.08 × 396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.96x = 464,518.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,518.75/780.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.80

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