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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.88, 1,173.29 and 416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.88, 1,173.29 and 416.88 is: 624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.88 : 1,173.29 = 416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.88/1,173.29 = 416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.88x = 1,173.29 × 416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.88x = 489,119.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,119.05/782.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.77

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