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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.67, 1,173.22 and 416.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.67, 1,173.22 and 416.77 is: 625.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.67 : 1,173.22 = 416.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.67/1,173.22 = 416.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.67x = 1,173.22 × 416.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.67x = 488,958.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,958.92/781.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.53

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