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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.02, 1,179.90 and 397.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.02, 1,179.90 and 397.02 is: 595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.02 : 1,179.90 = 397.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.02/1,179.90 = 397.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.02x = 1,179.90 × 397.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.02x = 468,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,443.90/787.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.21

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