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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780, 1,163.95 and 676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780, 1,163.95 and 676.32 is: 1,009.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780 : 1,163.95 = 676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780/1,163.95 = 676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780x = 1,163.95 × 676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780x = 787,202.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,202.66/780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.23

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