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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.16, 1,174.74 and 398.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.16, 1,174.74 and 398.68 is: 598.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.16 : 1,174.74 = 398.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.16/1,174.74 = 398.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.16x = 1,174.74 × 398.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.16x = 468,345.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,345.34/783.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.02

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