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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.74, 1,077.09 and 500.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.74, 1,077.09 and 500.91 is: 691.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.74 : 1,077.09 = 500.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.74/1,077.09 = 500.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.74x = 1,077.09 × 500.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.74x = 539,525.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,525.15/780.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.05

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