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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.78, 1,082.52 and 503.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.78, 1,082.52 and 503.97 is: 696.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.78 : 1,082.52 = 503.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.78/1,082.52 = 503.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.78x = 1,082.52 × 503.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.78x = 545,557.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,557.60/783.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.06

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