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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.02, 1,168.65 and 657.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.02, 1,168.65 and 657.41 is: 984.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.02 : 1,168.65 = 657.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.02/1,168.65 = 657.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.02x = 1,168.65 × 657.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.02x = 768,276.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,276.35/780.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.95

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