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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.22, 1,170.54 and 649.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.22, 1,170.54 and 649.52 is: 974.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.22 : 1,170.54 = 649.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.22/1,170.54 = 649.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.22x = 1,170.54 × 649.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.22x = 760,289.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,289.14/780.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.45

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