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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.74, 1,169.39 and 506.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.74, 1,169.39 and 506.00 is: 757.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.74 : 1,169.39 = 506.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.74/1,169.39 = 506.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.74x = 1,169.39 × 506.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.74x = 591,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,702.96/780.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.88

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