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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.52, 1,172.64 and 397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.52, 1,172.64 and 397.04 is: 595.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.52 : 1,172.64 = 397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.52/1,172.64 = 397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.52x = 1,172.64 × 397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.52x = 465,584.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,584.99/781.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.74

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