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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.68, 1,171.50 and 416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.68, 1,171.50 and 416.22 is: 623.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.68 : 1,171.50 = 416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.68/1,171.50 = 416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.68x = 1,171.50 × 416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.68x = 487,601.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,601.73/781.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.79

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