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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.66, 1,170.57 and 747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.66, 1,170.57 and 747 is: 1,120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.66 : 1,170.57 = 747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.66/1,170.57 = 747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.66x = 1,170.57 × 747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.66x = 874,415.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,415.79/780.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.10

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