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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.42, 1,081.62 and 503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.42, 1,081.62 and 503.80 is: 695.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.42 : 1,081.62 = 503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.42/1,081.62 = 503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.42x = 1,081.62 × 503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.42x = 544,920.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,920.16/783.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.57

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