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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.40, 1,168.88 and 535.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.40, 1,168.88 and 535.84 is: 802.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.40 : 1,168.88 = 535.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.40/1,168.88 = 535.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.40x = 1,168.88 × 535.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.40x = 626,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,332.66/780.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.58

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