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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.67, 1,077.81 and 501.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.67, 1,077.81 and 501.03 is: 691.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.67 : 1,077.81 = 501.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.67/1,077.81 = 501.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.67x = 1,077.81 × 501.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.67x = 540,015.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,015.14/780.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.73

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