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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.15, 1,177.13 and 414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.15, 1,177.13 and 414.18 is: 621.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.15 : 1,177.13 = 414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.15/1,177.13 = 414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.15x = 1,177.13 × 414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.15x = 487,544.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,544.74/784.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.75

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