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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.61, 1,165.48 and 702.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.61, 1,165.48 and 702.85 is: 1,049.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.61 : 1,165.48 = 702.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.61/1,165.48 = 702.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.61x = 1,165.48 × 702.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.61x = 819,157.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,157.62/780.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.38

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