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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.73, 1,169.76 and 414.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.73, 1,169.76 and 414.42 is: 621.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.73 : 1,169.76 = 414.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.73/1,169.76 = 414.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.73x = 1,169.76 × 414.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.73x = 484,771.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,771.94/779.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.72

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