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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.64, 1,079.64 and 502.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.64, 1,079.64 and 502.38 is: 693.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.64 : 1,079.64 = 502.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.64/1,079.64 = 502.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.64x = 1,079.64 × 502.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.64x = 542,389.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,389.54/782.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.03

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