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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.86, 1,177.86 and 439.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.86, 1,177.86 and 439.18 is: 658.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.86 : 1,177.86 = 439.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.86/1,177.86 = 439.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.86x = 1,177.86 × 439.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.86x = 517,292.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,292.55/785.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.25

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