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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.36, 1,173.60 and 397.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.36, 1,173.60 and 397.68 is: 595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.36 : 1,173.60 = 397.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.36/1,173.60 = 397.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.36x = 1,173.60 × 397.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.36x = 466,717.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,717.25/783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.79

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