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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.48, 1,169.28 and 607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.48, 1,169.28 and 607.68 is: 910.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.48 : 1,169.28 = 607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.48/1,169.28 = 607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.48x = 1,169.28 × 607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.48x = 710,548.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,548.07/780.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.40

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