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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.03, 1,177.74 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.03, 1,177.74 and 395.64 is: 592.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.03 : 1,177.74 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.03/1,177.74 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.03x = 1,177.74 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.03x = 465,961.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,961.05/786.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.80

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