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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.85, 1,173.37 and 436.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.85, 1,173.37 and 436.17 is: 653.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.85 : 1,173.37 = 436.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.85/1,173.37 = 436.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.85x = 1,173.37 × 436.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.85x = 511,788.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,788.79/782.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.75

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