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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.16, 1,178.28 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.16, 1,178.28 and 439.20 is: 658.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.16 : 1,178.28 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.16/1,178.28 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.16x = 1,178.28 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.16x = 517,500.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,500.58/786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.26

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