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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.17, 1,168.30 and 706.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.17, 1,168.30 and 706.21 is: 1,057.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.17 : 1,168.30 = 706.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.17/1,168.30 = 706.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.17x = 1,168.30 × 706.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.17x = 825,065.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,065.14/780.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.55

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