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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.17, 1,173.58 and 416.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.17, 1,173.58 and 416.86 is: 625.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.17 : 1,173.58 = 416.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.17/1,173.58 = 416.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.17x = 1,173.58 × 416.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.17x = 489,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,218.56/782.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.46

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