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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.13, 1,171.82 and 618.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.13, 1,171.82 and 618.94 is: 929.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.13 : 1,171.82 = 618.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.13/1,171.82 = 618.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.13x = 1,171.82 × 618.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.13x = 725,285.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,285.80/780.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.70

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