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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.64, 1,169.98 and 390.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.64, 1,169.98 and 390.75 is: 585.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.64 : 1,169.98 = 390.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.64/1,169.98 = 390.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.64x = 1,169.98 × 390.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.64x = 457,169.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,169.69/780.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.63

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