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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.76, 1,083.34 and 505.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.76, 1,083.34 and 505.16 is: 697.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.76 : 1,083.34 = 505.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.76/1,083.34 = 505.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.76x = 1,083.34 × 505.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.76x = 547,253.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,253.35/784.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.36

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