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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.64, 1,171.44 and 750.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.64, 1,171.44 and 750.70 is: 1,126.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.64 : 1,171.44 = 750.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.64/1,171.44 = 750.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.64x = 1,171.44 × 750.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.64x = 879,400.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,400.01/780.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.51

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