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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.72, 1,077.93 and 501.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.72, 1,077.93 and 501.68 is: 692.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.72 : 1,077.93 = 501.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.72/1,077.93 = 501.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.72x = 1,077.93 × 501.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.72x = 540,770.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,770.53/780.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.66

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