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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.83, 1,174.52 and 417.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.83, 1,174.52 and 417.88 is: 626.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.83 : 1,174.52 = 417.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.83/1,174.52 = 417.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.83x = 1,174.52 × 417.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.83x = 490,808.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,808.42/782.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.97

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