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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.56, 1,168.80 and 658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.56, 1,168.80 and 658.52 is: 986.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.56 : 1,168.80 = 658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.56/1,168.80 = 658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.56x = 1,168.80 × 658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.56x = 769,678.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,678.18/780.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.06

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