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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.92, 1,180.52 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.92, 1,180.52 and 397.20 is: 595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.92 : 1,180.52 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.92/1,180.52 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.92x = 1,180.52 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.92x = 468,908.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,908.71/786.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.88

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