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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.66, 1,175.52 and 399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.66, 1,175.52 and 399.18 is: 598.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.66 : 1,175.52 = 399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.66/1,175.52 = 399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.66x = 1,175.52 × 399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.66x = 469,244.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,244.07/783.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.79

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