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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.65, 1,170.72 and 415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.65, 1,170.72 and 415.80 is: 622.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.65 : 1,170.72 = 415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.65/1,170.72 = 415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.65x = 1,170.72 × 415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.65x = 486,785.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,785.38/781.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.77

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