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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.93, 1,169.82 and 507.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.93, 1,169.82 and 507.24 is: 759.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.93 : 1,169.82 = 507.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.93/1,169.82 = 507.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.93x = 1,169.82 × 507.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.93x = 593,379.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,379.50/780.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.84

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