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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.76, 1,183.59 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.76, 1,183.59 and 437.40 is: 656.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.76 : 1,183.59 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.76/1,183.59 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.76x = 1,183.59 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.76x = 517,702.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,702.27/788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.35

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