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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.06, 1,170.32 and 521.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.06, 1,170.32 and 521.12 is: 781.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.06 : 1,170.32 = 521.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.06/1,170.32 = 521.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.06x = 1,170.32 × 521.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.06x = 609,868.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,868.70/780.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.82

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