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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.46, 1,177.05 and 433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.46, 1,177.05 and 433.32 is: 649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.46 : 1,177.05 = 433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.46/1,177.05 = 433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.46x = 1,177.05 × 433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.46x = 510,039.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,039.31/785.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.35

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