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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.94, 1,174.59 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.94, 1,174.59 and 418.08 is: 627.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.94 : 1,174.59 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.94/1,174.59 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.94x = 1,174.59 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.94x = 491,072.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,072.59/782.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.22

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