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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.84, 1,175.05 and 393.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.84, 1,175.05 and 393.11 is: 590.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.84 : 1,175.05 = 393.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.84/1,175.05 = 393.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.84x = 1,175.05 × 393.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.84x = 461,923.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,923.91/782.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.07

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