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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.68, 1,080.03 and 502.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.68, 1,080.03 and 502.84 is: 693.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.68 : 1,080.03 = 502.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.68/1,080.03 = 502.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.68x = 1,080.03 × 502.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.68x = 543,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,082.29/782.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.88

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