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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.20, 1,168.32 and 650.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.20, 1,168.32 and 650.60 is: 974.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.20 : 1,168.32 = 650.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.20/1,168.32 = 650.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.20x = 1,168.32 × 650.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.20x = 760,108.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,108.99/780.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.25

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