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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.34, 1,171.54 and 608.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.34, 1,171.54 and 608.11 is: 912.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.34 : 1,171.54 = 608.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.34/1,171.54 = 608.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.34x = 1,171.54 × 608.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.34x = 712,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,423.99/780.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.96

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