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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.47, 1,176.81 and 394.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.47, 1,176.81 and 394.36 is: 591.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.47 : 1,176.81 = 394.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.47/1,176.81 = 394.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.47x = 1,176.81 × 394.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.47x = 464,086.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,086.79/784.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.59

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