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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.46, 1,175.95 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.46, 1,175.95 and 418.50 is: 628.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.46 : 1,175.95 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.46/1,175.95 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.46x = 1,175.95 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.46x = 492,135.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,135.08/783.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.16

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