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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.48, 1,079.88 and 503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.48, 1,079.88 and 503.12 is: 694.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.48 : 1,079.88 = 503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.48/1,079.88 = 503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.48x = 1,079.88 × 503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.48x = 543,309.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,309.23/782.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.34

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