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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.56, 1,076.64 and 500.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.56, 1,076.64 and 500.68 is: 690.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.56 : 1,076.64 = 500.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.56/1,076.64 = 500.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.56x = 1,076.64 × 500.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.56x = 539,052.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,052.12/780.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.60

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