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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.71, 1,175.42 and 393.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.71, 1,175.42 and 393.61 is: 590.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.71 : 1,175.42 = 393.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.71/1,175.42 = 393.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.71x = 1,175.42 × 393.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.71x = 462,653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,653.64/783.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.34

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