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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.87, 1,173.69 and 392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.87, 1,173.69 and 392.67 is: 588.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.87 : 1,173.69 = 392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.87/1,173.69 = 392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.87x = 1,173.69 × 392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.87x = 460,872.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,872.85/782.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.70

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