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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.82, 1,077.93 and 501.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.82, 1,077.93 and 501.59 is: 691.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.82 : 1,077.93 = 501.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.82/1,077.93 = 501.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.82x = 1,077.93 × 501.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.82x = 540,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,678.91/781.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.56

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