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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.35, 1,171.05 and 502.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.35, 1,171.05 and 502.97 is: 753.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.35 : 1,171.05 = 502.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.35/1,171.05 = 502.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.35x = 1,171.05 × 502.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.35x = 589,003.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,003.02/781.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.83

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