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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.84, 1,172.27 and 456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.84, 1,172.27 and 456.44 is: 685.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.84 : 1,172.27 = 456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.84/1,172.27 = 456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.84x = 1,172.27 × 456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.84x = 535,066.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,066.20/780.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.24

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