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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.84, 1,180.77 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.84, 1,180.77 and 396.96 is: 595.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.84 : 1,180.77 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.84/1,180.77 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.84x = 1,180.77 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.84x = 468,718.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,718.46/786.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.70

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