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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.44, 1,176.24 and 398.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.44, 1,176.24 and 398.96 is: 598.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.44 : 1,176.24 = 398.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.44/1,176.24 = 398.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.44x = 1,176.24 × 398.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.44x = 469,272.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,272.71/783.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.99

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