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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.93, 1,180.55 and 396.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.93, 1,180.55 and 396.61 is: 594.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.93 : 1,180.55 = 396.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.93/1,180.55 = 396.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.93x = 1,180.55 × 396.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.93x = 468,217.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,217.94/786.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.99

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