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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.97, 1,171.97 and 416.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.97, 1,171.97 and 416.02 is: 624.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.97 : 1,171.97 = 416.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.97/1,171.97 = 416.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.97x = 1,171.97 × 416.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.97x = 487,562.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,562.96/780.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.30

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