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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.47, 1,183.16 and 419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.47, 1,183.16 and 419.20 is: 628.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.47 : 1,183.16 = 419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.47/1,183.16 = 419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.47x = 1,183.16 × 419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.47x = 495,980.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,980.67/789.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.25

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