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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.61, 1,173.57 and 417.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.61, 1,173.57 and 417.32 is: 625.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.61 : 1,173.57 = 417.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.61/1,173.57 = 417.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.61x = 1,173.57 × 417.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.61x = 489,754.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,754.23/782.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.80

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