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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.98, 1,081.42 and 504.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.98, 1,081.42 and 504.12 is: 695.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.98 : 1,081.42 = 504.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.98/1,081.42 = 504.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.98x = 1,081.42 × 504.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.98x = 545,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,165.45/783.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.38

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