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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.26, 1,169.04 and 506.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.26, 1,169.04 and 506.03 is: 758.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.26 : 1,169.04 = 506.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.26/1,169.04 = 506.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.26x = 1,169.04 × 506.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.26x = 591,569.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,569.31/780.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.17

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