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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.07, 1,170.05 and 415.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.07, 1,170.05 and 415.06 is: 622.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.07 : 1,170.05 = 415.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.07/1,170.05 = 415.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.07x = 1,170.05 × 415.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.07x = 485,635.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,635.95/780.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.56

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