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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782, 1,078.84 and 502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782, 1,078.84 and 502.28 is: 692.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782 : 1,078.84 = 502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782/1,078.84 = 502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782x = 1,078.84 × 502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782x = 541,879.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,879.76/782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.94

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