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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.86, 1,170.54 and 415.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.86, 1,170.54 and 415.41 is: 622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.86 : 1,170.54 = 415.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.86/1,170.54 = 415.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.86x = 1,170.54 × 415.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.86x = 486,254.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,254.02/780.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.72

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