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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.98, 1,176.50 and 419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.98, 1,176.50 and 419.04 is: 628.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.98 : 1,176.50 = 419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.98/1,176.50 = 419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.98x = 1,176.50 × 419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.98x = 493,000.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,000.56/783.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.84

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