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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.48, 1,177.72 and 395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.48, 1,177.72 and 395.02 is: 592.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.48 : 1,177.72 = 395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.48/1,177.72 = 395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.48x = 1,177.72 × 395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.48x = 465,222.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,222.95/785.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.28

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