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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.17, 1,175.39 and 393.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.17, 1,175.39 and 393.55 is: 589.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.17 : 1,175.39 = 393.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.17/1,175.39 = 393.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.17x = 1,175.39 × 393.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.17x = 462,574.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,574.73/784.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.89

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