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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,173.28 and 391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,173.28 and 391.98 is: 588.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,173.28 = 391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,173.28 = 391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,173.28 × 391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 459,902.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,902.29/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.17

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