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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.64, 1,174.32 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.64, 1,174.32 and 398.16 is: 597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.64 : 1,174.32 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.64/1,174.32 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.64x = 1,174.32 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.64x = 467,567.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,567.25/782.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.42

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