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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.25, 1,174.23 and 392.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.25, 1,174.23 and 392.15 is: 588.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.25 : 1,174.23 = 392.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.25/1,174.23 = 392.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.25x = 1,174.23 × 392.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.25x = 460,468.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,468.42/782.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.65

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