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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.95, 1,077.26 and 501.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.95, 1,077.26 and 501.09 is: 691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.95 : 1,077.26 = 501.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.95/1,077.26 = 501.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.95x = 1,077.26 × 501.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.95x = 539,804.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,804.21/780.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.21

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