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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.79, 1,171.92 and 520.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.79, 1,171.92 and 520.98 is: 781.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.79 : 1,171.92 = 520.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.79/1,171.92 = 520.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.79x = 1,171.92 × 520.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.79x = 610,546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,546.88/780.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.96

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