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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.55, 1,178.33 and 439.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.55, 1,178.33 and 439.21 is: 658.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.55 : 1,178.33 = 439.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.55/1,178.33 = 439.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.55x = 1,178.33 × 439.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.55x = 517,534.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,534.32/785.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.82

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