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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,172.88 and 417.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,172.88 and 417.96 is: 626.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,172.88 = 417.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,172.88 = 417.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,172.88 × 417.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 490,216.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,216.92/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.94

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