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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.55, 1,169.52 and 414.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.55, 1,169.52 and 414.26 is: 621.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.55 : 1,169.52 = 414.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.55/1,169.52 = 414.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.55x = 1,169.52 × 414.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.55x = 484,483.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,483.28/779.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.49

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