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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.96, 1,174.74 and 399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.96, 1,174.74 and 399.48 is: 598.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.96 : 1,174.74 = 399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.96/1,174.74 = 399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.96x = 1,174.74 × 399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.96x = 469,285.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,285.14/783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.61

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