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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.01, 1,080.72 and 503.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.01, 1,080.72 and 503.47 is: 694.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.01 : 1,080.72 = 503.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.01/1,080.72 = 503.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.01x = 1,080.72 × 503.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.01x = 544,110.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,110.10/783.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.90

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