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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.72, 1,077.34 and 501.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.72, 1,077.34 and 501.04 is: 691.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.72 : 1,077.34 = 501.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.72/1,077.34 = 501.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.72x = 1,077.34 × 501.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.72x = 539,790.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,790.43/780.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.40

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