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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.59, 1,178.25 and 419.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.59, 1,178.25 and 419.63 is: 630.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.59 : 1,178.25 = 419.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.59/1,178.25 = 419.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.59x = 1,178.25 × 419.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.59x = 494,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,428.21/784.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.18

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