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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.41, 1,078.20 and 505.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.41, 1,078.20 and 505.25 is: 697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.41 : 1,078.20 = 505.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.41/1,078.20 = 505.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.41x = 1,078.20 × 505.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.41x = 544,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,760.55/781.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.15

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