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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.02, 1,080.97 and 503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.02, 1,080.97 and 503.76 is: 694.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.02 : 1,080.97 = 503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.02/1,080.97 = 503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.02x = 1,080.97 × 503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.02x = 544,549.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,549.45/784.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.56

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