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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.23, 1,170.99 and 415.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.23, 1,170.99 and 415.11 is: 622.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.23 : 1,170.99 = 415.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.23/1,170.99 = 415.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.23x = 1,170.99 × 415.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.23x = 486,089.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,089.66/781.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.21

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