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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.33, 1,171.46 and 396.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.33, 1,171.46 and 396.31 is: 594.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.33 : 1,171.46 = 396.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.33/1,171.46 = 396.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.33x = 1,171.46 × 396.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.33x = 464,261.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,261.31/781.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.19

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