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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.19, 1,183.82 and 419.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.19, 1,183.82 and 419.22 is: 628.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.19 : 1,183.82 = 419.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.19/1,183.82 = 419.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.19x = 1,183.82 × 419.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.19x = 496,278.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,278.92/789.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.85

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