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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.91, 1,174.37 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.91, 1,174.37 and 393.12 is: 589.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.91 : 1,174.37 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.91/1,174.37 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.91x = 1,174.37 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.91x = 461,666.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,666.37/782.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.68

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