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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.02, 1,170.26 and 414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.02, 1,170.26 and 414.76 is: 622.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.02 : 1,170.26 = 414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.02/1,170.26 = 414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.02x = 1,170.26 × 414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.02x = 485,377.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,377.04/780.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.26

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