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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785, 1,177.86 and 443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785, 1,177.86 and 443 is: 664.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785 : 1,177.86 = 443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785/1,177.86 = 443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785x = 1,177.86 × 443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785x = 521,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,791.98/785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.70

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