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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.85, 1,170.72 and 507.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.85, 1,170.72 and 507.53 is: 759.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.85 : 1,170.72 = 507.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.85/1,170.72 = 507.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.85x = 1,170.72 × 507.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.85x = 594,178.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,178.45/781.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.96

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