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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.87, 1,170.01 and 549.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.87, 1,170.01 and 549.35 is: 823.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.87 : 1,170.01 = 549.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.87/1,170.01 = 549.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.87x = 1,170.01 × 549.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.87x = 642,744.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,744.37/780.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.11

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