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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.44, 1,162.35 and 758.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.44, 1,162.35 and 758.90 is: 1,130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.44 : 1,162.35 = 758.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.44/1,162.35 = 758.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.44x = 1,162.35 × 758.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.44x = 882,110.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,110.32/780.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.28

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