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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.24, 1,168.40 and 596.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.24, 1,168.40 and 596.16 is: 892.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.24 : 1,168.40 = 596.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.24/1,168.40 = 596.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.24x = 1,168.40 × 596.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.24x = 696,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,553.34/780.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.74

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