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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.53, 1,077.52 and 603.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.53, 1,077.52 and 603.09 is: 832.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.53 : 1,077.52 = 603.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.53/1,077.52 = 603.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.53x = 1,077.52 × 603.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.53x = 649,842.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,842.29/780.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.57

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