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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.18, 1,175.31 and 418.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.18, 1,175.31 and 418.23 is: 627.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.18 : 1,175.31 = 418.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.18/1,175.31 = 418.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.18x = 1,175.31 × 418.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.18x = 491,549.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,549.90/783.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.63

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