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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.03, 1,171.59 and 416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.03, 1,171.59 and 416.08 is: 624.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.03 : 1,171.59 = 416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.03/1,171.59 = 416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.03x = 1,171.59 × 416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.03x = 487,475.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,475.17/781.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.14

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