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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,172.10 and 503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,172.10 and 503.40 is: 754.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,172.10 = 503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,172.10 = 503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,172.10 × 503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 590,035.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,035.14/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.60

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