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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.30, 1,168.74 and 605.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.30, 1,168.74 and 605.70 is: 907.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.30 : 1,168.74 = 605.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.30/1,168.74 = 605.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.30x = 1,168.74 × 605.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.30x = 707,905.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,905.82/780.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.22

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