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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.24, 1,172.68 and 508.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.24, 1,172.68 and 508.44 is: 762.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.24 : 1,172.68 = 508.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.24/1,172.68 = 508.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.24x = 1,172.68 × 508.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.24x = 596,237.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,237.42/782.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.22

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