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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.99, 1,175.00 and 418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.99, 1,175.00 and 418.04 is: 627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.99 : 1,175.00 = 418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.99/1,175.00 = 418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.99x = 1,175.00 × 418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.99x = 491,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,189.03/782.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.33

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