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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.26, 1,176.78 and 437.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.26, 1,176.78 and 437.37 is: 656.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.26 : 1,176.78 = 437.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.26/1,176.78 = 437.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.26x = 1,176.78 × 437.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.26x = 514,688.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,688.27/784.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.27

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