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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.57, 1,169.55 and 597.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.57, 1,169.55 and 597.69 is: 895.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.57 : 1,169.55 = 597.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.57/1,169.55 = 597.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.57x = 1,169.55 × 597.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.57x = 699,028.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,028.34/780.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.54

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