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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.53, 1,083.06 and 504.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.53, 1,083.06 and 504.93 is: 697.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.53 : 1,083.06 = 504.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.53/1,083.06 = 504.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.53x = 1,083.06 × 504.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.53x = 546,869.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,869.49/784.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.07

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