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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.06, 1,079.43 and 502.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.06, 1,079.43 and 502.46 is: 693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.06 : 1,079.43 = 502.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.06/1,079.43 = 502.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.06x = 1,079.43 × 502.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.06x = 542,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,370.40/782.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.52

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