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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.34, 1,075.60 and 679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.34, 1,075.60 and 679.14 is: 936.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.34 : 1,075.60 = 679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.34/1,075.60 = 679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.34x = 1,075.60 × 679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.34x = 730,482.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,482.98/780.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.11

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