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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.78, 1,598.81 and 416.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.78, 1,598.81 and 416.97 is: 625.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.78 : 1,598.81 = 416.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.78/1,598.81 = 416.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.78x = 1,598.81 × 416.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.78x = 666,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,653.72/1,065.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.51

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