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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.29, 1,175.39 and 413.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.29, 1,175.39 and 413.34 is: 619.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.29 : 1,175.39 = 413.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.29/1,175.39 = 413.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.29x = 1,175.39 × 413.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.29x = 485,835.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,835.70/784.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.46

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