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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.21, 1,170.15 and 501.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.21, 1,170.15 and 501.73 is: 752.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.21 : 1,170.15 = 501.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.21/1,170.15 = 501.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.21x = 1,170.15 × 501.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.21x = 587,099.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,099.36/780.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.49

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