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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.60, 1,155.37 and 780.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.60, 1,155.37 and 780.76 is: 1,083.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.60 : 1,155.37 = 780.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.60/1,155.37 = 780.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.60x = 1,155.37 × 780.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.60x = 902,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,066.68/832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.43

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