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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.02, 1,078.21 and 501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.02, 1,078.21 and 501.76 is: 691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.02 : 1,078.21 = 501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.02/1,078.21 = 501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.02x = 1,078.21 × 501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.02x = 541,001.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,001.40/782.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.80

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