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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.52, 1,170.56 and 676.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.52, 1,170.56 and 676.16 is: 1,012.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.52 : 1,170.56 = 676.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.52/1,170.56 = 676.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.52x = 1,170.56 × 676.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.52x = 791,485.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,485.85/781.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.75

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