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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.88, 1,170.08 and 616.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.88, 1,170.08 and 616.48 is: 923.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.88 : 1,170.08 = 616.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.88/1,170.08 = 616.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.88x = 1,170.08 × 616.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.88x = 721,330.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,330.92/780.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.74

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