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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.20, 1,169.54 and 598.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.20, 1,169.54 and 598.35 is: 896.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.20 : 1,169.54 = 598.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.20/1,169.54 = 598.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.20x = 1,169.54 × 598.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.20x = 699,797.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,797.90/780.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.95

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