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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.60, 1,206.90 and 780.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.60, 1,206.90 and 780.60 is: 1,170.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.60 : 1,206.90 = 780.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.60/1,206.90 = 780.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.60x = 1,206.90 × 780.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.60x = 942,106.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,106.14/804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.90

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