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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.04, 1,168.98 and 605.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.04, 1,168.98 and 605.91 is: 908.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.04 : 1,168.98 = 605.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.04/1,168.98 = 605.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.04x = 1,168.98 × 605.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.04x = 708,298.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,298.78/780.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.03

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