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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.06, 1,167.71 and 505.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.06, 1,167.71 and 505.61 is: 756.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.06 : 1,167.71 = 505.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.06/1,167.71 = 505.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.06x = 1,167.71 × 505.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.06x = 590,397.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,397.49/780.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.86

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