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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.90, 1,175.18 and 399.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.90, 1,175.18 and 399.15 is: 598.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.90 : 1,175.18 = 399.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.90/1,175.18 = 399.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.90x = 1,175.18 × 399.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.90x = 469,071.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,071.10/783.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.38

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