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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.27, 1,167.13 and 721.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.27, 1,167.13 and 721.95 is: 1,079.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.27 : 1,167.13 = 721.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.27/1,167.13 = 721.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.27x = 1,167.13 × 721.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.27x = 842,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,609.50/780.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.89

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