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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.60, 1,173.24 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.60, 1,173.24 and 396.96 is: 594.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.60 : 1,173.24 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.60/1,173.24 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.60x = 1,173.24 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.60x = 465,729.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,729.35/783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.35

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