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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.63, 1,172.91 and 416.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.63, 1,172.91 and 416.63 is: 624.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.63 : 1,172.91 = 416.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.63/1,172.91 = 416.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.63x = 1,172.91 × 416.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.63x = 488,669.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,669.49/782.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.39

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