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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.42, 1,177.08 and 419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.42, 1,177.08 and 419.44 is: 629.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.42 : 1,177.08 = 419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.42/1,177.08 = 419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.42x = 1,177.08 × 419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.42x = 493,714.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,714.44/784.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.40

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