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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.03, 1,177.24 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.03, 1,177.24 and 438.60 is: 656.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.03 : 1,177.24 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.03/1,177.24 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.03x = 1,177.24 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.03x = 516,337.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,337.46/786.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.89

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