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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.57, 1,176.05 and 408.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.57, 1,176.05 and 408.58 is: 613.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.57 : 1,176.05 = 408.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.57/1,176.05 = 408.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.57x = 1,176.05 × 408.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.57x = 480,508.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,508.59/783.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.23

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