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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.04, 1,169.70 and 536.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.04, 1,169.70 and 536.68 is: 804.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.04 : 1,169.70 = 536.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.04/1,169.70 = 536.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.04x = 1,169.70 × 536.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.04x = 627,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,754.60/780.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.77

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