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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.96, 1,177.60 and 439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.96, 1,177.60 and 439.04 is: 658.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.96 : 1,177.60 = 439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.96/1,177.60 = 439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.96x = 1,177.60 × 439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.96x = 517,013.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,013.50/784.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.65

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