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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.03, 1,169.73 and 414.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.03, 1,169.73 and 414.45 is: 621.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.03 : 1,169.73 = 414.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.03/1,169.73 = 414.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.03x = 1,169.73 × 414.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.03x = 484,794.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,794.60/780.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.51

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