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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.28, 1,171.68 and 507.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.28, 1,171.68 and 507.68 is: 761.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.28 : 1,171.68 = 507.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.28/1,171.68 = 507.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.28x = 1,171.68 × 507.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.28x = 594,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,838.50/781.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.36

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