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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.88, 1,173.22 and 397.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.88, 1,173.22 and 397.13 is: 595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.88 : 1,173.22 = 397.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.88/1,173.22 = 397.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.88x = 1,173.22 × 397.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.88x = 465,914.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,914.00/781.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.89

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