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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.99, 1,177.38 and 395.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.99, 1,177.38 and 395.75 is: 592.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.99 : 1,177.38 = 395.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.99/1,177.38 = 395.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.99x = 1,177.38 × 395.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.99x = 465,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,942.25/785.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.81

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