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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.60, 1,169.37 and 606.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.60, 1,169.37 and 606.33 is: 908.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.60 : 1,169.37 = 606.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.60/1,169.37 = 606.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.60x = 1,169.37 × 606.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.60x = 709,015.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,015.23/780.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.30

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