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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.65, 1,179.63 and 396.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.65, 1,179.63 and 396.41 is: 594.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.65 : 1,179.63 = 396.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.65/1,179.63 = 396.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.65x = 1,179.63 × 396.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.65x = 467,611.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,611.23/786.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.44

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