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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.15, 1,173.75 and 417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.15, 1,173.75 and 417.20 is: 626.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.15 : 1,173.75 = 417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.15/1,173.75 = 417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.15x = 1,173.75 × 417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.15x = 489,682.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,682.63/782.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.08

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