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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.61, 1,172.07 and 416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.61, 1,172.07 and 416.32 is: 624.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.61 : 1,172.07 = 416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.61/1,172.07 = 416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.61x = 1,172.07 × 416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.61x = 487,956.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,956.18/781.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.30

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