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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.19, 1,176.33 and 394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.19, 1,176.33 and 394.74 is: 591.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.19 : 1,176.33 = 394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.19/1,176.33 = 394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.19x = 1,176.33 × 394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.19x = 464,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,344.50/785.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.38

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