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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.03, 1,167.21 and 690.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.03, 1,167.21 and 690.12 is: 1,032.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.03 : 1,167.21 = 690.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.03/1,167.21 = 690.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.03x = 1,167.21 × 690.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.03x = 805,514.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,514.97/780.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.67

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