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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.72, 1,169.24 and 414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.72, 1,169.24 and 414.44 is: 621.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.72 : 1,169.24 = 414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.72/1,169.24 = 414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.72x = 1,169.24 × 414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.72x = 484,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,571.91/779.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.47

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