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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.03, 1,082.37 and 504.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.03, 1,082.37 and 504.43 is: 696.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.03 : 1,082.37 = 504.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.03/1,082.37 = 504.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.03x = 1,082.37 × 504.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.03x = 545,979.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,979.90/784.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.38

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