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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780, 1,169.46 and 672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780, 1,169.46 and 672 is: 1,007.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780 : 1,169.46 = 672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780/1,169.46 = 672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780x = 1,169.46 × 672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780x = 785,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,877.12/780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.53

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