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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.24, 1,177.74 and 395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.24, 1,177.74 and 395.02 is: 591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.24 : 1,177.74 = 395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.24/1,177.74 = 395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.24x = 1,177.74 × 395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.24x = 465,230.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,230.85/786.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.72

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