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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.14, 1,175.16 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.14, 1,175.16 and 418.14 is: 626.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.14 : 1,175.16 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.14/1,175.16 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.14x = 1,175.16 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.14x = 491,381.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,381.40/784.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.65

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