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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.38, 1,076.81 and 500.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.38, 1,076.81 and 500.99 is: 691.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.38 : 1,076.81 = 500.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.38/1,076.81 = 500.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.38x = 1,076.81 × 500.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.38x = 539,471.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,471.04/780.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.30

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