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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.42, 1,171.12 and 677.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.42, 1,171.12 and 677.54 is: 1,016.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.42 : 1,171.12 = 677.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.42/1,171.12 = 677.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.42x = 1,171.12 × 677.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.42x = 793,480.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,480.64/780.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.74

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