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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.48, 1,174.89 and 418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.48, 1,174.89 and 418.20 is: 627.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.48 : 1,174.89 = 418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.48/1,174.89 = 418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.48x = 1,174.89 × 418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.48x = 491,339.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,339.00/783.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.12

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