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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.79, 1,171.84 and 416.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.79, 1,171.84 and 416.21 is: 623.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.79 : 1,171.84 = 416.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.79/1,171.84 = 416.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.79x = 1,171.84 × 416.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.79x = 487,731.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,731.53/781.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.87

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