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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.02, 1,177.59 and 400.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.02, 1,177.59 and 400.06 is: 600.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.02 : 1,177.59 = 400.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.02/1,177.59 = 400.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.02x = 1,177.59 × 400.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.02x = 471,106.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,106.66/785.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.12

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