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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.41, 1,176.61 and 399.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.41, 1,176.61 and 399.93 is: 599.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.41 : 1,176.61 = 399.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.41/1,176.61 = 399.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.41x = 1,176.61 × 399.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.41x = 470,555.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,555.75/784.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.89

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