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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.18, 1,173.84 and 436.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.18, 1,173.84 and 436.42 is: 654.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.18 : 1,173.84 = 436.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.18/1,173.84 = 436.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.18x = 1,173.84 × 436.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.18x = 512,287.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,287.25/783.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.11

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