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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.74, 1,077.08 and 500.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.74, 1,077.08 and 500.88 is: 691.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.74 : 1,077.08 = 500.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.74/1,077.08 = 500.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.74x = 1,077.08 × 500.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.74x = 539,487.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,487.83/780.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.00

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