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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.55, 1,170.38 and 626.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.55, 1,170.38 and 626.76 is: 939.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.55 : 1,170.38 = 626.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.55/1,170.38 = 626.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.55x = 1,170.38 × 626.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.55x = 733,547.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,547.37/780.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.78

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