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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.88, 1,173.59 and 392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.88, 1,173.59 and 392.64 is: 588.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.88 : 1,173.59 = 392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.88/1,173.59 = 392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.88x = 1,173.59 × 392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.88x = 460,798.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,798.38/782.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.59

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