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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.68, 1,172.30 and 746.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.68, 1,172.30 and 746.04 is: 1,120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.68 : 1,172.30 = 746.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.68/1,172.30 = 746.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.68x = 1,172.30 × 746.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.68x = 874,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,582.69/780.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.28

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