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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781, 1,171.90 and 396.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781, 1,171.90 and 396.26 is: 594.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781 : 1,171.90 = 396.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781/1,171.90 = 396.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781x = 1,171.90 × 396.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781x = 464,377.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,377.09/781
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.59

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