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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.66, 1,170.68 and 537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.66, 1,170.68 and 537.26 is: 805.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.66 : 1,170.68 = 537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.66/1,170.68 = 537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.66x = 1,170.68 × 537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.66x = 628,951.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,951.00/780.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.67

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