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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.06, 1,078.62 and 501.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.06, 1,078.62 and 501.82 is: 693.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.06 : 1,078.62 = 501.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.06/1,078.62 = 501.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.06x = 1,078.62 × 501.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.06x = 541,273.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,273.09/781.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.00

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