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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.11, 1,076.22 and 500.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.11, 1,076.22 and 500.25 is: 690.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.11 : 1,076.22 = 500.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.11/1,076.22 = 500.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.11x = 1,076.22 × 500.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.11x = 538,383.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,383.09/780.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.14

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