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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.69, 1,171.22 and 415.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.69, 1,171.22 and 415.83 is: 623.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.69 : 1,171.22 = 415.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.69/1,171.22 = 415.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.69x = 1,171.22 × 415.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.69x = 487,026.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,026.33/780.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.84

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