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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.83, 1,079.07 and 502.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.83, 1,079.07 and 502.02 is: 692.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.83 : 1,079.07 = 502.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.83/1,079.07 = 502.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.83x = 1,079.07 × 502.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.83x = 541,714.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,714.72/781.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.88

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