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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.23, 1,176.38 and 437.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.23, 1,176.38 and 437.30 is: 655.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.23 : 1,176.38 = 437.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.23/1,176.38 = 437.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.23x = 1,176.38 × 437.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.23x = 514,435.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,435.01/784.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.97

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