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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.81, 1,173.60 and 505.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.81, 1,173.60 and 505.38 is: 757.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.81 : 1,173.60 = 505.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.81/1,173.60 = 505.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.81x = 1,173.60 × 505.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.81x = 593,113.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,113.97/782.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.68

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