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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.37, 1,173.15 and 417.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.37, 1,173.15 and 417.06 is: 625.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.37 : 1,173.15 = 417.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.37/1,173.15 = 417.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.37x = 1,173.15 × 417.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.37x = 489,273.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,273.94/782.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.37

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