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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.02, 1,173.30 and 397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.02, 1,173.30 and 397 is: 595.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.02 : 1,173.30 = 397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.02/1,173.30 = 397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.02x = 1,173.30 × 397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.02x = 465,800.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,800.10/782.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.64

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