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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.68, 1,179.13 and 396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.68, 1,179.13 and 396.06 is: 593.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.68 : 1,179.13 = 396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.68/1,179.13 = 396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.68x = 1,179.13 × 396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.68x = 467,006.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,006.23/786.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.64

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