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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.81, 1,175.89 and 418.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.81, 1,175.89 and 418.52 is: 627.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.81 : 1,175.89 = 418.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.81/1,175.89 = 418.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.81x = 1,175.89 × 418.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.81x = 492,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,133.48/783.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.87

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