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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.40, 1,176.95 and 399.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.40, 1,176.95 and 399.92 is: 600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.40 : 1,176.95 = 399.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.40/1,176.95 = 399.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.40x = 1,176.95 × 399.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.40x = 470,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,680.96/784.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.06

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