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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.18, 1,170.58 and 767.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.18, 1,170.58 and 767.88 is: 1,152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.18 : 1,170.58 = 767.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.18/1,170.58 = 767.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.18x = 1,170.58 × 767.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.18x = 898,864.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,864.97/780.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.13

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