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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.48, 1,174.73 and 393.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.48, 1,174.73 and 393.02 is: 589.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.48 : 1,174.73 = 393.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.48/1,174.73 = 393.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.48x = 1,174.73 × 393.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.48x = 461,684.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,684.55/783.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.27

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