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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.88, 1,175.33 and 418.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.88, 1,175.33 and 418.86 is: 627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.88 : 1,175.33 = 418.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.88/1,175.33 = 418.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.88x = 1,175.33 × 418.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.88x = 492,296.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,296.63/784.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.23

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