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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.98, 1,170.49 and 502.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.98, 1,170.49 and 502.59 is: 753.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.98 : 1,170.49 = 502.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.98/1,170.49 = 502.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.98x = 1,170.49 × 502.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.98x = 588,276.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,276.57/780.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.25

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