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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.52, 1,177.56 and 400.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.52, 1,177.56 and 400.68 is: 600.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.52 : 1,177.56 = 400.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.52/1,177.56 = 400.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.52x = 1,177.56 × 400.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.52x = 471,824.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,824.74/785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.65

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