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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.98, 1,077.42 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.98, 1,077.42 and 501.12 is: 691.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.98 : 1,077.42 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.98/1,077.42 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.98x = 1,077.42 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.98x = 539,916.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,916.71/780.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.33

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