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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.31, 1,176.03 and 419.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.31, 1,176.03 and 419.00 is: 628.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.31 : 1,176.03 = 419.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.31/1,176.03 = 419.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.31x = 1,176.03 × 419.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.31x = 492,750.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,750.69/784.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.26

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