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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.76, 1,177.20 and 438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.76, 1,177.20 and 438.48 is: 657.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.76 : 1,177.20 = 438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.76/1,177.20 = 438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.76x = 1,177.20 × 438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.76x = 516,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,178.66/784.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.76

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