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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.92, 1,081.54 and 504.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.92, 1,081.54 and 504.14 is: 695.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.92 : 1,081.54 = 504.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.92/1,081.54 = 504.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.92x = 1,081.54 × 504.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.92x = 545,247.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,247.58/783.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.54

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