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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.56, 1,169.64 and 617.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.56, 1,169.64 and 617.84 is: 925.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.56 : 1,169.64 = 617.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.56/1,169.64 = 617.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.56x = 1,169.64 × 617.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.56x = 722,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,650.38/780.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.81

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