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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.63, 1,169.91 and 414.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.63, 1,169.91 and 414.63 is: 621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.63 : 1,169.91 = 414.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.63/1,169.91 = 414.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.63x = 1,169.91 × 414.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.63x = 485,079.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,079.78/780.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.40

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