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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.43, 1,178.56 and 438.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.43, 1,178.56 and 438.55 is: 658.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.43 : 1,178.56 = 438.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.43/1,178.56 = 438.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.43x = 1,178.56 × 438.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.43x = 516,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,855.30/785.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.05

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