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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.47, 1,172.53 and 671.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.47, 1,172.53 and 671.12 is: 1,008.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.47 : 1,172.53 = 671.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.47/1,172.53 = 671.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.47x = 1,172.53 × 671.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.47x = 786,908.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,908.33/780.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.25

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