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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.19, 1,175.78 and 455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.19, 1,175.78 and 455.20 is: 682.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.19 : 1,175.78 = 455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.19/1,175.78 = 455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.19x = 1,175.78 × 455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.19x = 535,213.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,213.25/784.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.50

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