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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.52, 1,176.96 and 399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.52, 1,176.96 and 399.68 is: 599.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.52 : 1,176.96 = 399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.52/1,176.96 = 399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.52x = 1,176.96 × 399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.52x = 470,407.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,407.37/784.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.61

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