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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.20, 1,172.28 and 417.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.20, 1,172.28 and 417.08 is: 624.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.20 : 1,172.28 = 417.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.20/1,172.28 = 417.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.20x = 1,172.28 × 417.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.20x = 488,934.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,934.54/783.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.28

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