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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.89, 1,164.72 and 677.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.89, 1,164.72 and 677.35 is: 1,010.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.89 : 1,164.72 = 677.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.89/1,164.72 = 677.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.89x = 1,164.72 × 677.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.89x = 788,916.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,916.73/780.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.29

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