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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.73, 1,077.78 and 501.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.73, 1,077.78 and 501.38 is: 692.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.73 : 1,077.78 = 501.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.73/1,077.78 = 501.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.73x = 1,077.78 × 501.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.73x = 540,375.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,375.99/780.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.14

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