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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.66, 1,172.34 and 746.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.66, 1,172.34 and 746.01 is: 1,120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.66 : 1,172.34 = 746.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.66/1,172.34 = 746.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.66x = 1,172.34 × 746.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.66x = 874,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,577.36/780.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.31

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