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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.04, 1,078.08 and 501.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.04, 1,078.08 and 501.32 is: 691.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.04 : 1,078.08 = 501.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.04/1,078.08 = 501.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.04x = 1,078.08 × 501.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.04x = 540,463.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,463.07/781.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.98

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