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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.96, 1,169.16 and 684.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.96, 1,169.16 and 684.96 is: 1,025.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.96 : 1,169.16 = 684.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.96/1,169.16 = 684.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.96x = 1,169.16 × 684.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.96x = 800,827.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,827.83/780.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.44

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