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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.20, 1,168.62 and 712.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.20, 1,168.62 and 712.80 is: 1,066.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.20 : 1,168.62 = 712.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.20/1,168.62 = 712.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.20x = 1,168.62 × 712.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.20x = 832,992.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,992.34/781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.30

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