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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780, 1,168.92 and 677.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780, 1,168.92 and 677.52 is: 1,015.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780 : 1,168.92 = 677.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780/1,168.92 = 677.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780x = 1,168.92 × 677.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780x = 791,966.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,966.68/780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.34

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