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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.16, 1,179.61 and 415.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.16, 1,179.61 and 415.89 is: 624.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.16 : 1,179.61 = 415.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.16/1,179.61 = 415.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.16x = 1,179.61 × 415.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.16x = 490,588.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,588.00/786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.03

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