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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.91, 1,177.36 and 400.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.91, 1,177.36 and 400.43 is: 600.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.91 : 1,177.36 = 400.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.91/1,177.36 = 400.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.91x = 1,177.36 × 400.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.91x = 471,450.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,450.26/784.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.64

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