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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783, 1,173.96 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783, 1,173.96 and 393.12 is: 589.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783 : 1,173.96 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783/1,173.96 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783x = 1,173.96 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783x = 461,507.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,507.16/783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.41

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