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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.32, 1,180.08 and 396.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.32, 1,180.08 and 396.71 is: 595.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.32 : 1,180.08 = 396.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.32/1,180.08 = 396.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.32x = 1,180.08 × 396.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.32x = 468,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,149.54/786.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.37

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