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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.80, 1,176.86 and 394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.80, 1,176.86 and 394.65 is: 591.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.80 : 1,176.86 = 394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.80/1,176.86 = 394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.80x = 1,176.86 × 394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.80x = 464,445.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,445.83/784.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.80

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