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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.20, 1,075.38 and 605.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.20, 1,075.38 and 605.32 is: 834.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.20 : 1,075.38 = 605.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.20/1,075.38 = 605.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.20x = 1,075.38 × 605.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.20x = 650,949.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,949.02/780.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.34

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