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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.58, 1,170.11 and 634.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.58, 1,170.11 and 634.63 is: 951.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.58 : 1,170.11 = 634.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.58/1,170.11 = 634.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.58x = 1,170.11 × 634.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.58x = 742,577.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,577.89/780.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.32

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