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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.03, 1,170.06 and 625.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.03, 1,170.06 and 625.23 is: 937.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.03 : 1,170.06 = 625.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.03/1,170.06 = 625.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.03x = 1,170.06 × 625.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.03x = 731,556.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,556.61/780.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.86

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