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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.02, 1,179.39 and 401.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.02, 1,179.39 and 401.54 is: 602.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.02 : 1,179.39 = 401.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.02/1,179.39 = 401.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.02x = 1,179.39 × 401.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.02x = 473,572.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,572.26/786.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.49

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