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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.04, 1,079.46 and 502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.04, 1,079.46 and 502.32 is: 693.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.04 : 1,079.46 = 502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.04/1,079.46 = 502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.04x = 1,079.46 × 502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.04x = 542,234.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,234.35/782.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.36

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