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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.07, 1,165.04 and 706.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.07, 1,165.04 and 706.80 is: 1,055.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.07 : 1,165.04 = 706.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.07/1,165.04 = 706.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.07x = 1,165.04 × 706.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.07x = 823,440.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,440.91/780.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.61

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