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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.86, 1,173.37 and 392.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.86, 1,173.37 and 392.65 is: 588.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.86 : 1,173.37 = 392.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.86/1,173.37 = 392.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.86x = 1,173.37 × 392.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.86x = 460,716.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,716.88/782.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.51

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