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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.84, 1,168.05 and 642.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.84, 1,168.05 and 642.33 is: 960.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.84 : 1,168.05 = 642.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.84/1,168.05 = 642.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.84x = 1,168.05 × 642.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.84x = 750,273.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,273.56/780.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.85

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