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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.93, 1,179.05 and 395.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.93, 1,179.05 and 395.61 is: 593.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.93 : 1,179.05 = 395.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.93/1,179.05 = 395.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.93x = 1,179.05 × 395.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.93x = 466,441.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,441.99/785.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.49

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