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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.44, 1,172.28 and 597.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.44, 1,172.28 and 597.20 is: 897.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.44 : 1,172.28 = 597.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.44/1,172.28 = 597.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.44x = 1,172.28 × 597.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.44x = 700,085.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,085.62/780.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.04

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