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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.52, 1,076.96 and 500.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.52, 1,076.96 and 500.64 is: 690.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.52 : 1,076.96 = 500.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.52/1,076.96 = 500.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.52x = 1,076.96 × 500.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.52x = 539,169.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,169.25/780.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.78

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