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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.56, 1,171.83 and 507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.56, 1,171.83 and 507.84 is: 761.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.56 : 1,171.83 = 507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.56/1,171.83 = 507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.56x = 1,171.83 × 507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.56x = 595,103.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,103.39/781.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.43

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