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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.51, 1,169.46 and 414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.51, 1,169.46 and 414.20 is: 621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.51 : 1,169.46 = 414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.51/1,169.46 = 414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.51x = 1,169.46 × 414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.51x = 484,384.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,384.48/779.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.40

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