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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.82, 1,170.30 and 468.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.82, 1,170.30 and 468.02 is: 701.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.82 : 1,170.30 = 468.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.82/1,170.30 = 468.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.82x = 1,170.30 × 468.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.82x = 547,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,723.81/780.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.47

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