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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.53, 1,176.01 and 438.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.53, 1,176.01 and 438.02 is: 656.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.53 : 1,176.01 = 438.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.53/1,176.01 = 438.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.53x = 1,176.01 × 438.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.53x = 515,115.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,115.90/784.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.59

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