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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780, 1,168.34 and 505.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780, 1,168.34 and 505.28 is: 756.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780 : 1,168.34 = 505.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780/1,168.34 = 505.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780x = 1,168.34 × 505.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780x = 590,330.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,330.47/780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.83

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