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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.16, 1,169.64 and 535.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.16, 1,169.64 and 535.96 is: 803.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.16 : 1,169.64 = 535.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.16/1,169.64 = 535.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.16x = 1,169.64 × 535.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.16x = 626,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,880.25/780.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.53

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