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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.01, 1,170.17 and 506.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.01, 1,170.17 and 506.78 is: 759.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.01 : 1,170.17 = 506.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.01/1,170.17 = 506.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.01x = 1,170.17 × 506.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.01x = 593,016.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,016.22/781.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.29

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