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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.69, 1,079.59 and 502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.69, 1,079.59 and 502.48 is: 693.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.69 : 1,079.59 = 502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.69/1,079.59 = 502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.69x = 1,079.59 × 502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.69x = 542,468.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,468.97/782.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.08

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