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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.60, 1,177.54 and 414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.60, 1,177.54 and 414.54 is: 622.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.60 : 1,177.54 = 414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.60/1,177.54 = 414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.60x = 1,177.54 × 414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.60x = 488,136.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,136.40/784.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.15

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