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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.60, 1,172.52 and 619.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.60, 1,172.52 and 619.41 is: 930.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.60 : 1,172.52 = 619.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.60/1,172.52 = 619.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.60x = 1,172.52 × 619.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.60x = 726,270.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,270.61/780.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.40

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