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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.16, 1,171.46 and 774.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.16, 1,171.46 and 774.52 is: 1,162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.16 : 1,171.46 = 774.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.16/1,171.46 = 774.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.16x = 1,171.46 × 774.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.16x = 907,319.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,319.20/780.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.99

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