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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.28, 1,179.07 and 396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.28, 1,179.07 and 396.04 is: 593.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.28 : 1,179.07 = 396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.28/1,179.07 = 396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.28x = 1,179.07 × 396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.28x = 466,952.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,952.99/786.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.88

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