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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.50, 1,174.16 and 397.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.50, 1,174.16 and 397.75 is: 596.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.50 : 1,174.16 = 397.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.50/1,174.16 = 397.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.50x = 1,174.16 × 397.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.50x = 467,020.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,020.15/782.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.83

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