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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.04, 1,080.84 and 503.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.04, 1,080.84 and 503.32 is: 694.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.04 : 1,080.84 = 503.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.04/1,080.84 = 503.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.04x = 1,080.84 × 503.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.04x = 544,008.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,008.39/783.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.74

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