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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.52, 1,171.01 and 415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.52, 1,171.01 and 415.26 is: 623.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.52 : 1,171.01 = 415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.52/1,171.01 = 415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.52x = 1,171.01 × 415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.52x = 486,273.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,273.61/780.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.01

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