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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.81, 1,082.16 and 504.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.81, 1,082.16 and 504.18 is: 696.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.81 : 1,082.16 = 504.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.81/1,082.16 = 504.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.81x = 1,082.16 × 504.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.81x = 545,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,603.43/783.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.09

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