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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.99, 1,178.50 and 395.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.99, 1,178.50 and 395.53 is: 593.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.99 : 1,178.50 = 395.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.99/1,178.50 = 395.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.99x = 1,178.50 × 395.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.99x = 466,132.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,132.11/785.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.05

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