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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.97, 1,171.11 and 415.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.97, 1,171.11 and 415.69 is: 623.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.97 : 1,171.11 = 415.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.97/1,171.11 = 415.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.97x = 1,171.11 × 415.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.97x = 486,818.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,818.72/780.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.35

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