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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.01, 1,082.10 and 504.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.01, 1,082.10 and 504.47 is: 696.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.01 : 1,082.10 = 504.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.01/1,082.10 = 504.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.01x = 1,082.10 × 504.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.01x = 545,886.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,886.99/784.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.28

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