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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.52, 1,177.68 and 389.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.52, 1,177.68 and 389.96 is: 584.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.52 : 1,177.68 = 389.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.52/1,177.68 = 389.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.52x = 1,177.68 × 389.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.52x = 459,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,248.09/785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.64

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