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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.44, 1,180.74 and 401.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.44, 1,180.74 and 401.96 is: 603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.44 : 1,180.74 = 401.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.44/1,180.74 = 401.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.44x = 1,180.74 × 401.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.44x = 474,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,610.25/786.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.49

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