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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.79, 1,171.61 and 607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.79, 1,171.61 and 607.80 is: 912.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.79 : 1,171.61 = 607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.79/1,171.61 = 607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.79x = 1,171.61 × 607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.79x = 712,111.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,111.61/780.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.04

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