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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.60, 1,168.65 and 517.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.60, 1,168.65 and 517.35 is: 774.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.60 : 1,168.65 = 517.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.60/1,168.65 = 517.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.60x = 1,168.65 × 517.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.60x = 604,601.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,601.08/780.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.53

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