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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.28, 1,172 and 396.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.28, 1,172 and 396.64 is: 595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.28 : 1,172 = 396.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.28/1,172 = 396.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.28x = 1,172 × 396.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.28x = 464,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,862.08/781.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.00

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