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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.06, 1,076.67 and 500.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.06, 1,076.67 and 500.46 is: 690.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.06 : 1,076.67 = 500.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.06/1,076.67 = 500.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.06x = 1,076.67 × 500.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.06x = 538,830.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,830.27/780.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.75

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