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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.02, 1,176.92 and 389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.02, 1,176.92 and 389.46 is: 583.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.02 : 1,176.92 = 389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.02/1,176.92 = 389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.02x = 1,176.92 × 389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.02x = 458,363.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,363.26/785.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.89

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