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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.98, 1,171.04 and 507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.98, 1,171.04 and 507.20 is: 760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.98 : 1,171.04 = 507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.98/1,171.04 = 507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.98x = 1,171.04 × 507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.98x = 593,951.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,951.49/780.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.52

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