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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.46, 1,181.04 and 397.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.46, 1,181.04 and 397.36 is: 595.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.46 : 1,181.04 = 397.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.46/1,181.04 = 397.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.46x = 1,181.04 × 397.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.46x = 469,302.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,302.48/787.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.97

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