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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.92, 1,174.86 and 437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.92, 1,174.86 and 437.08 is: 655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.92 : 1,174.86 = 437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.92/1,174.86 = 437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.92x = 1,174.86 × 437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.92x = 513,507.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,507.81/783.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.05

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