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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.29, 1,172.05 and 619.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.29, 1,172.05 and 619.10 is: 929.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.29 : 1,172.05 = 619.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.29/1,172.05 = 619.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.29x = 1,172.05 × 619.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.29x = 725,616.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,616.16/780.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.93

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