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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.62, 1,176.73 and 394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.62, 1,176.73 and 394.61 is: 591.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.62 : 1,176.73 = 394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.62/1,176.73 = 394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.62x = 1,176.73 × 394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.62x = 464,342.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,342.56/784.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.81

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