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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.02, 1,175.29 and 418.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.02, 1,175.29 and 418.07 is: 627.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.02 : 1,175.29 = 418.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.02/1,175.29 = 418.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.02x = 1,175.29 × 418.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.02x = 491,351.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,351.12/783.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.51

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