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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.27, 1,177.92 and 419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.27, 1,177.92 and 419.88 is: 629.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.27 : 1,177.92 = 419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.27/1,177.92 = 419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.27x = 1,177.92 × 419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.27x = 494,585.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,585.05/786.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.03

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