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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.10, 1,172.30 and 508.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.10, 1,172.30 and 508.39 is: 762.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.10 : 1,172.30 = 508.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.10/1,172.30 = 508.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.10x = 1,172.30 × 508.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.10x = 595,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,983.94/782.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.03

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