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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.71, 1,076.39 and 500.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.71, 1,076.39 and 500.44 is: 689.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.71 : 1,076.39 = 500.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.71/1,076.39 = 500.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.71x = 1,076.39 × 500.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.71x = 538,668.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,668.61/780.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.97

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