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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.29, 1,080.94 and 503.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.29, 1,080.94 and 503.53 is: 694.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.29 : 1,080.94 = 503.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.29/1,080.94 = 503.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.29x = 1,080.94 × 503.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.29x = 544,280.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,280.31/783.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.87

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