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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.64, 1,176.17 and 438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.64, 1,176.17 and 438.12 is: 656.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.64 : 1,176.17 = 438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.64/1,176.17 = 438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.64x = 1,176.17 × 438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.64x = 515,304.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,304.70/784.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.74

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