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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.81, 1,174.10 and 398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.81, 1,174.10 and 398.25 is: 596.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.81 : 1,174.10 = 398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.81/1,174.10 = 398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.81x = 1,174.10 × 398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.81x = 467,583.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,583.33/783.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.55

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