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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.52, 1,176.33 and 438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.52, 1,176.33 and 438.20 is: 657.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.52 : 1,176.33 = 438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.52/1,176.33 = 438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.52x = 1,176.33 × 438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.52x = 515,467.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,467.81/784.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.05

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