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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.25, 1,081.62 and 504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.25, 1,081.62 and 504.48 is: 695.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.25 : 1,081.62 = 504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.25/1,081.62 = 504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.25x = 1,081.62 × 504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.25x = 545,655.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,655.66/784.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.77

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