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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.41, 1,179.26 and 396.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.41, 1,179.26 and 396.17 is: 594.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.41 : 1,179.26 = 396.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.41/1,179.26 = 396.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.41x = 1,179.26 × 396.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.41x = 467,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,181.54/786.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.07

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