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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.34, 1,171.76 and 507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.34, 1,171.76 and 507.60 is: 760.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.34 : 1,171.76 = 507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.34/1,171.76 = 507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.34x = 1,171.76 × 507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.34x = 594,785.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,785.38/782.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.26

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