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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.56, 1,079.06 and 501.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.56, 1,079.06 and 501.92 is: 692.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.56 : 1,079.06 = 501.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.56/1,079.06 = 501.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.56x = 1,079.06 × 501.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.56x = 541,601.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,601.80/781.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.98

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