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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.07, 1,176.71 and 394.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.07, 1,176.71 and 394.46 is: 591.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.07 : 1,176.71 = 394.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.07/1,176.71 = 394.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.07x = 1,176.71 × 394.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.07x = 464,165.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,165.03/784.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.99

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