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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.39, 1,080.45 and 503.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.39, 1,080.45 and 503.65 is: 694.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.39 : 1,080.45 = 503.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.39/1,080.45 = 503.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.39x = 1,080.45 × 503.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.39x = 544,172.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,172.60/783.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.64

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