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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.82, 1,170.01 and 627.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.82, 1,170.01 and 627.73 is: 940.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.82 : 1,170.01 = 627.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.82/1,170.01 = 627.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.82x = 1,170.01 × 627.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.82x = 734,450.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,450.38/780.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.61

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