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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.40, 1,078.98 and 745.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.40, 1,078.98 and 745.98 is: 1,031.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.40 : 1,078.98 = 745.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.40/1,078.98 = 745.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.40x = 1,078.98 × 745.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.40x = 804,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,897.50/780.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.39

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