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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.36, 1,080.96 and 507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.36, 1,080.96 and 507.36 is: 700.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.36 : 1,080.96 = 507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.36/1,080.96 = 507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.36x = 1,080.96 × 507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.36x = 548,435.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,435.87/783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.11

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