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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.82, 1,176.70 and 419.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.82, 1,176.70 and 419.80 is: 628.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.82 : 1,176.70 = 419.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.82/1,176.70 = 419.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.82x = 1,176.70 × 419.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.82x = 493,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,978.66/785.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.62

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