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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.52, 1,174.56 and 398.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.52, 1,174.56 and 398.68 is: 597.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.52 : 1,174.56 = 398.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.52/1,174.56 = 398.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.52x = 1,174.56 × 398.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.52x = 468,273.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,273.58/783.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.65

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