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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.13, 1,079.01 and 502.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.13, 1,079.01 and 502.53 is: 693.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.13 : 1,079.01 = 502.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.13/1,079.01 = 502.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.13x = 1,079.01 × 502.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.13x = 542,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,234.90/782.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.28

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