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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.52, 1,170.30 and 706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.52, 1,170.30 and 706.60 is: 1,059.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.52 : 1,170.30 = 706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.52/1,170.30 = 706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.52x = 1,170.30 × 706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.52x = 826,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,933.98/780.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.47

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