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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.44, 1,076.68 and 718.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.44, 1,076.68 and 718.26 is: 990.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.44 : 1,076.68 = 718.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.44/1,076.68 = 718.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.44x = 1,076.68 × 718.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.44x = 773,336.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,336.18/780.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.90

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