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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.69, 1,177.08 and 395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.69, 1,177.08 and 395.24 is: 592.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.69 : 1,177.08 = 395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.69/1,177.08 = 395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.69x = 1,177.08 × 395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.69x = 465,229.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,229.10/785.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.13

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