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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.94, 1,171.41 and 733.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.94, 1,171.41 and 733.42 is: 1,100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.94 : 1,171.41 = 733.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.94/1,171.41 = 733.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.94x = 1,171.41 × 733.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.94x = 859,135.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,135.52/780.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.13

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