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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.25, 1,174.05 and 416.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.25, 1,174.05 and 416.55 is: 625.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.25 : 1,174.05 = 416.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.25/1,174.05 = 416.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.25x = 1,174.05 × 416.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.25x = 489,050.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,050.53/782.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.18

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