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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.11, 1,176.78 and 418.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.11, 1,176.78 and 418.16 is: 628.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.11 : 1,176.78 = 418.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.11/1,176.78 = 418.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.11x = 1,176.78 × 418.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.11x = 492,076.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,076.44/783.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.37

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