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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.19, 1,175.51 and 437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.19, 1,175.51 and 437.92 is: 656.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.19 : 1,175.51 = 437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.19/1,175.51 = 437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.19x = 1,175.51 × 437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.19x = 514,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,777.50/784.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.44

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