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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.60, 1,171.32 and 456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.60, 1,171.32 and 456.60 is: 685.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.60 : 1,171.32 = 456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.60/1,171.32 = 456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.60x = 1,171.32 × 456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.60x = 534,824.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,824.71/780.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.15

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