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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.20, 1,169.28 and 415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.20, 1,169.28 and 415.08 is: 621.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.20 : 1,169.28 = 415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.20/1,169.28 = 415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.20x = 1,169.28 × 415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.20x = 485,344.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,344.74/781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.28

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