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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.97, 1,170.35 and 517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.97, 1,170.35 and 517 is: 774.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.97 : 1,170.35 = 517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.97/1,170.35 = 517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.97x = 1,170.35 × 517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.97x = 605,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,070.95/780.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.77

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