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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.04, 1,174.96 and 419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.04, 1,174.96 and 419 is: 627.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.04 : 1,174.96 = 419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.04/1,174.96 = 419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.04x = 1,174.96 × 419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.04x = 492,308.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,308.24/784.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.91

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