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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.24, 1,166.91 and 694.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.24, 1,166.91 and 694.18 is: 1,038.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.24 : 1,166.91 = 694.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.24/1,166.91 = 694.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.24x = 1,166.91 × 694.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.24x = 810,039.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,039.75/780.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.19

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