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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.71, 1,168.52 and 575.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.71, 1,168.52 and 575.19 is: 860.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.71 : 1,168.52 = 575.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.71/1,168.52 = 575.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.71x = 1,168.52 × 575.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.71x = 672,118.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,118.14/780.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.91

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