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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.32, 1,167.44 and 536.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.32, 1,167.44 and 536.10 is: 802.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.32 : 1,167.44 = 536.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.32/1,167.44 = 536.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.32x = 1,167.44 × 536.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.32x = 625,861.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,861.90/780.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.06

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