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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.79, 1,173.48 and 392.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.79, 1,173.48 and 392.07 is: 588.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.79 : 1,173.48 = 392.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.79/1,173.48 = 392.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.79x = 1,173.48 × 392.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.79x = 460,089.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,089.23/781.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.51

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