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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.68, 1,175.36 and 413.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.68, 1,175.36 and 413.56 is: 620.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.68 : 1,175.36 = 413.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.68/1,175.36 = 413.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.68x = 1,175.36 × 413.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.68x = 486,077.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,077.00/783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.25

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