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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.14, 1,175.58 and 393.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.14, 1,175.58 and 393.53 is: 590.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.14 : 1,175.58 = 393.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.14/1,175.58 = 393.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.14x = 1,175.58 × 393.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.14x = 462,620.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,620.12/783.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.73

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