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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.76, 1,176.12 and 398.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.76, 1,176.12 and 398.96 is: 598.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.76 : 1,176.12 = 398.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.76/1,176.12 = 398.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.76x = 1,176.12 × 398.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.76x = 469,224.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,224.84/783.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.68

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