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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.91, 1,173.44 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.91, 1,173.44 and 436.08 is: 653.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.91 : 1,173.44 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.91/1,173.44 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.91x = 1,173.44 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.91x = 511,713.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,713.72/782.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.60

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