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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.72, 1,169.84 and 455.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.72, 1,169.84 and 455.36 is: 682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.72 : 1,169.84 = 455.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.72/1,169.84 = 455.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.72x = 1,169.84 × 455.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.72x = 532,698.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,698.34/780.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.32

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