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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.06, 1,176.82 and 438.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.06, 1,176.82 and 438.56 is: 657.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.06 : 1,176.82 = 438.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.06/1,176.82 = 438.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.06x = 1,176.82 × 438.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.06x = 516,103.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,103.61/785.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.41

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