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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.17, 1,076.63 and 500.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.17, 1,076.63 and 500.31 is: 690.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.17 : 1,076.63 = 500.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.17/1,076.63 = 500.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.17x = 1,076.63 × 500.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.17x = 538,646.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,646.25/780.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.43

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