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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.54, 1,169.47 and 414.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.54, 1,169.47 and 414.23 is: 621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.54 : 1,169.47 = 414.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.54/1,169.47 = 414.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.54x = 1,169.47 × 414.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.54x = 484,429.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,429.56/779.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.43

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