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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.24, 1,077.60 and 501.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.24, 1,077.60 and 501.16 is: 691.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.24 : 1,077.60 = 501.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.24/1,077.60 = 501.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.24x = 1,077.60 × 501.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.24x = 540,050.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,050.02/781.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.27

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