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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.95, 1,077.70 and 501.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.95, 1,077.70 and 501.29 is: 691.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.95 : 1,077.70 = 501.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.95/1,077.70 = 501.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.95x = 1,077.70 × 501.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.95x = 540,240.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,240.23/780.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.78

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