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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.57, 1,170.72 and 414.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.57, 1,170.72 and 414.99 is: 622.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.57 : 1,170.72 = 414.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.57/1,170.72 = 414.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.57x = 1,170.72 × 414.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.57x = 485,837.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,837.09/780.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.41

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