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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.80, 1,169.19 and 414.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.80, 1,169.19 and 414.85 is: 622.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.80 : 1,169.19 = 414.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.80/1,169.19 = 414.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.80x = 1,169.19 × 414.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.80x = 485,034.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,034.74/779.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.00

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