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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.41, 1,178.93 and 439.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.41, 1,178.93 and 439.46 is: 658.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.41 : 1,178.93 = 439.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.41/1,178.93 = 439.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.41x = 1,178.93 × 439.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.41x = 518,087.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,087.78/786.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.81

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