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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.05, 1,169.46 and 535.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.05, 1,169.46 and 535.85 is: 803.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.05 : 1,169.46 = 535.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.05/1,169.46 = 535.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.05x = 1,169.46 × 535.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.05x = 626,655.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,655.14/780.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.35

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