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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.43, 1,175.85 and 418.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.43, 1,175.85 and 418.53 is: 628.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.43 : 1,175.85 = 418.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.43/1,175.85 = 418.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.43x = 1,175.85 × 418.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.43x = 492,128.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,128.50/783.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.17

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