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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.11, 1,173.35 and 507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.11, 1,173.35 and 507.06 is: 761.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.11 : 1,173.35 = 507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.11/1,173.35 = 507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.11x = 1,173.35 × 507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.11x = 594,960.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,960.12/781.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.69

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