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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.28, 1,169.58 and 415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.28, 1,169.58 and 415.30 is: 622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.28 : 1,169.58 = 415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.28/1,169.58 = 415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.28x = 1,169.58 × 415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.28x = 485,726.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,726.57/780.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.50

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