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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.78, 1,177.52 and 433.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.78, 1,177.52 and 433.63 is: 649.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.78 : 1,177.52 = 433.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.78/1,177.52 = 433.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.78x = 1,177.52 × 433.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.78x = 510,602.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,602.11/785.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.81

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