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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.53, 1,178.61 and 395.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.53, 1,178.61 and 395.32 is: 593.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.53 : 1,178.61 = 395.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.53/1,178.61 = 395.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.53x = 1,178.61 × 395.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.53x = 465,926.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,926.64/785.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.14

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