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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.10, 1,170.92 and 410.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.10, 1,170.92 and 410.82 is: 615.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.10 : 1,170.92 = 410.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.10/1,170.92 = 410.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.10x = 1,170.92 × 410.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.10x = 481,037.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,037.35/781.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.85

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