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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.98, 1,173.27 and 671.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.98, 1,173.27 and 671.63 is: 1,008.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.98 : 1,173.27 = 671.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.98/1,173.27 = 671.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.98x = 1,173.27 × 671.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.98x = 787,997.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,997.46/780.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.99

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