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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.10, 1,176.78 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.10, 1,176.78 and 438.60 is: 657.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.10 : 1,176.78 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.10/1,176.78 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.10x = 1,176.78 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.10x = 516,135.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,135.71/785.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.41

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