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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.27, 1,176.77 and 399.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.27, 1,176.77 and 399.79 is: 599.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.27 : 1,176.77 = 399.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.27/1,176.77 = 399.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.27x = 1,176.77 × 399.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.27x = 470,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,460.88/784.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.87

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