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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.57, 1,169.87 and 594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.57, 1,169.87 and 594.08 is: 890.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.57 : 1,169.87 = 594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.57/1,169.87 = 594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.57x = 1,169.87 × 594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.57x = 694,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,996.54/780.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.37

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