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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.12, 1,176.16 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.12, 1,176.16 and 437.40 is: 655.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.12 : 1,176.16 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.12/1,176.16 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.12x = 1,176.16 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.12x = 514,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,452.38/785.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.25

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