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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.41, 1,079.24 and 503.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.41, 1,079.24 and 503.01 is: 693.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.41 : 1,079.24 = 503.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.41/1,079.24 = 503.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.41x = 1,079.24 × 503.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.41x = 542,868.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,868.83/782.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.84

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