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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.53, 1,179.09 and 396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.53, 1,179.09 and 396.02 is: 593.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.53 : 1,179.09 = 396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.53/1,179.09 = 396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.53x = 1,179.09 × 396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.53x = 466,937.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,937.33/786.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.67

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