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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.59, 1,175.81 and 437.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.59, 1,175.81 and 437.12 is: 655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.59 : 1,175.81 = 437.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.59/1,175.81 = 437.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.59x = 1,175.81 × 437.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.59x = 513,964.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,964.19/783.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.91

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