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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.57, 1,183.58 and 398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.57, 1,183.58 and 398.84 is: 598.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.57 : 1,183.58 = 398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.57/1,183.58 = 398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.57x = 1,183.58 × 398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.57x = 472,057.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,057.07/788.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.63

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