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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.01, 1,170.35 and 455.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.01, 1,170.35 and 455.38 is: 683.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.01 : 1,170.35 = 455.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.01/1,170.35 = 455.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.01x = 1,170.35 × 455.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.01x = 532,950.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,950.76/780.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.26

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