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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.34, 1,080.71 and 503.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.34, 1,080.71 and 503.54 is: 694.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.34 : 1,080.71 = 503.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.34/1,080.71 = 503.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.34x = 1,080.71 × 503.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.34x = 544,172.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,172.79/783.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.68

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