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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.78, 1,175.33 and 436.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.78, 1,175.33 and 436.79 is: 655.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.78 : 1,175.33 = 436.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.78/1,175.33 = 436.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.78x = 1,175.33 × 436.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.78x = 513,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,373.96/782.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.83

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