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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.67, 1,171.72 and 415.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.67, 1,171.72 and 415.77 is: 624.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.67 : 1,171.72 = 415.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.67/1,171.72 = 415.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.67x = 1,171.72 × 415.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.67x = 487,162.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,162.06/780.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.03

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