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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.24, 1,169.96 and 414.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.24, 1,169.96 and 414.92 is: 622.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.24 : 1,169.96 = 414.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.24/1,169.96 = 414.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.24x = 1,169.96 × 414.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.24x = 485,439.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,439.80/780.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.17

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