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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.86, 1,170.92 and 456.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.86, 1,170.92 and 456.32 is: 684.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.86 : 1,170.92 = 456.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.86/1,170.92 = 456.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.86x = 1,170.92 × 456.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.86x = 534,314.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,314.21/780.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.26

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