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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.65, 1,171.92 and 507.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.65, 1,171.92 and 507.91 is: 760.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.65 : 1,171.92 = 507.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.65/1,171.92 = 507.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.65x = 1,171.92 × 507.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.65x = 595,224.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,224.03/782.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.53

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