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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780, 1,169.67 and 414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780, 1,169.67 and 414.60 is: 621.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780 : 1,169.67 = 414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780/1,169.67 = 414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780x = 1,169.67 × 414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780x = 484,945.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,945.18/780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.72

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