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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.10, 1,172.46 and 504.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.10, 1,172.46 and 504.56 is: 756.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.10 : 1,172.46 = 504.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.10/1,172.46 = 504.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.10x = 1,172.46 × 504.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.10x = 591,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,570.56/782.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.39

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