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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.20, 1,180.80 and 657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.20, 1,180.80 and 657.60 is: 986.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.20 : 1,180.80 = 657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.20/1,180.80 = 657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.20x = 1,180.80 × 657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.20x = 776,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,494.08/787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.40

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