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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.13, 1,175.09 and 398.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.13, 1,175.09 and 398.38 is: 597.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.13 : 1,175.09 = 398.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.13/1,175.09 = 398.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.13x = 1,175.09 × 398.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.13x = 468,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,132.35/783.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.77

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