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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.56, 1,174.68 and 436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.56, 1,174.68 and 436.56 is: 655.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.56 : 1,174.68 = 436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.56/1,174.68 = 436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.56x = 1,174.68 × 436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.56x = 512,818.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,818.30/782.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.31

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