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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.28, 1,172.88 and 417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.28, 1,172.88 and 417 is: 625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.28 : 1,172.88 = 417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.28/1,172.88 = 417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.28x = 1,172.88 × 417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.28x = 489,090.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,090.96/782.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.21

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