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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.51, 1,177.11 and 438.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.51, 1,177.11 and 438.42 is: 656.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.51 : 1,177.11 = 438.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.51/1,177.11 = 438.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.51x = 1,177.11 × 438.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.51x = 516,068.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,068.57/785.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.99

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