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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.44, 1,168.83 and 617.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.44, 1,168.83 and 617.02 is: 924.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.44 : 1,168.83 = 617.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.44/1,168.83 = 617.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.44x = 1,168.83 × 617.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.44x = 721,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,188.56/780.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.09

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