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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.50, 1,171.41 and 455.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.50, 1,171.41 and 455.42 is: 683.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.50 : 1,171.41 = 455.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.50/1,171.41 = 455.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.50x = 1,171.41 × 455.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.50x = 533,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,483.54/780.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.52

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