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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.06, 1,080 and 502.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.06, 1,080 and 502.82 is: 694.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.06 : 1,080 = 502.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.06/1,080 = 502.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.06x = 1,080 × 502.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.06x = 543,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,045.60/782.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.38

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