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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.30, 1,074.46 and 675.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.30, 1,074.46 and 675.18 is: 929.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.30 : 1,074.46 = 675.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.30/1,074.46 = 675.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.30x = 1,074.46 × 675.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.30x = 725,453.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,453.90/780.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.71

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