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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.06, 1,178.32 and 439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.06, 1,178.32 and 439.56 is: 658.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.06 : 1,178.32 = 439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.06/1,178.32 = 439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.06x = 1,178.32 × 439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.06x = 517,942.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,942.34/786.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.91

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