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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.44, 1,169.30 and 414.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.44, 1,169.30 and 414.11 is: 620.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.44 : 1,169.30 = 414.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.44/1,169.30 = 414.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.44x = 1,169.30 × 414.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.44x = 484,222.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,222.78/780.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.45

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