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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.15, 1,177.39 and 394.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.15, 1,177.39 and 394.91 is: 592.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.15 : 1,177.39 = 394.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.15/1,177.39 = 394.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.15x = 1,177.39 × 394.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.15x = 464,959.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,959.89/785.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.19

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