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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.40, 1,170.05 and 506.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.40, 1,170.05 and 506.66 is: 758.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.40 : 1,170.05 = 506.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.40/1,170.05 = 506.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.40x = 1,170.05 × 506.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.40x = 592,809.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,809.15/781.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.65

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