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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780, 1,076.57 and 500.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780, 1,076.57 and 500.46 is: 690.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780 : 1,076.57 = 500.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780/1,076.57 = 500.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780x = 1,076.57 × 500.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780x = 538,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,780.22/780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.74

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