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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.38, 1,170.63 and 396.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.38, 1,170.63 and 396.18 is: 593.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.38 : 1,170.63 = 396.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.38/1,170.63 = 396.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.38x = 1,170.63 × 396.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.38x = 463,780.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,780.19/781.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.54

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