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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.19, 1,175 and 417.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.19, 1,175 and 417.88 is: 626.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.19 : 1,175 = 417.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.19/1,175 = 417.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.19x = 1,175 × 417.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.19x = 491,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,009/783.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.93

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