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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.48, 1,170.34 and 455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.48, 1,170.34 and 455.96 is: 683.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.48 : 1,170.34 = 455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.48/1,170.34 = 455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.48x = 1,170.34 × 455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.48x = 533,628.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,628.23/780.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.72

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