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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.48, 1,173.25 and 392.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.48, 1,173.25 and 392.03 is: 587.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.48 : 1,173.25 = 392.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.48/1,173.25 = 392.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.48x = 1,173.25 × 392.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.48x = 459,948.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,948.22/782.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.81

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