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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.51, 1,173.38 and 392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.51, 1,173.38 and 392.34 is: 588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.51 : 1,173.38 = 392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.51/1,173.38 = 392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.51x = 1,173.38 × 392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.51x = 460,361.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,361.95/782.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.32

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