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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.78, 1,171.89 and 435.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.78, 1,171.89 and 435.27 is: 652.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.78 : 1,171.89 = 435.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.78/1,171.89 = 435.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.78x = 1,171.89 × 435.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.78x = 510,088.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,088.56/781.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.47

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