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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.90, 1,173.58 and 436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.90, 1,173.58 and 436.40 is: 654.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.90 : 1,173.58 = 436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.90/1,173.58 = 436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.90x = 1,173.58 × 436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.90x = 512,143.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,143.35/782.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.16

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