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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.68, 1,082.08 and 504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.68, 1,082.08 and 504.32 is: 696.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.68 : 1,082.08 = 504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.68/1,082.08 = 504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.68x = 1,082.08 × 504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.68x = 545,714.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,714.59/783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.35

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