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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.19, 1,175.45 and 397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.19, 1,175.45 and 397.71 is: 597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.19 : 1,175.45 = 397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.19/1,175.45 = 397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.19x = 1,175.45 × 397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.19x = 467,486.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,486.23/782.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.66

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