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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.19, 1,169.56 and 409.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.19, 1,169.56 and 409.92 is: 614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.19 : 1,169.56 = 409.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.19/1,169.56 = 409.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.19x = 1,169.56 × 409.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.19x = 479,426.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,426.55/780.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.50

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