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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.46, 1,177.45 and 419.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.46, 1,177.45 and 419.50 is: 629.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.46 : 1,177.45 = 419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.46/1,177.45 = 419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.46x = 1,177.45 × 419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.46x = 493,940.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,940.28/784.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.66

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