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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.88, 1,079.09 and 502.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.88, 1,079.09 and 502.01 is: 692.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.88 : 1,079.09 = 502.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.88/1,079.09 = 502.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.88x = 1,079.09 × 502.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.88x = 541,706.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,706.07/781.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.83

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