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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.24, 1,076.28 and 504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.24, 1,076.28 and 504.24 is: 695.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.24 : 1,076.28 = 504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.24/1,076.28 = 504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.24x = 1,076.28 × 504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.24x = 542,703.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,703.43/780.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.56

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