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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.23, 1,166.60 and 711.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.23, 1,166.60 and 711.38 is: 1,063.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.23 : 1,166.60 = 711.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.23/1,166.60 = 711.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.23x = 1,166.60 × 711.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.23x = 829,900.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,900.60/780.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.66

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