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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.60, 1,169.28 and 634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.60, 1,169.28 and 634.80 is: 950.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.60 : 1,169.28 = 634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.60/1,169.28 = 634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.60x = 1,169.28 × 634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.60x = 742,258.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,258.94/780.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.88

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