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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781, 1,077.28 and 501.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781, 1,077.28 and 501.14 is: 691.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781 : 1,077.28 = 501.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781/1,077.28 = 501.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781x = 1,077.28 × 501.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781x = 539,868.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,868.10/781
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.25

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