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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.10, 1,172.27 and 415.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.10, 1,172.27 and 415.15 is: 623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.10 : 1,172.27 = 415.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.10/1,172.27 = 415.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.10x = 1,172.27 × 415.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.10x = 486,666.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,666.00/780.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.85

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