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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.04, 1,083.76 and 505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.04, 1,083.76 and 505.44 is: 697.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.04 : 1,083.76 = 505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.04/1,083.76 = 505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.04x = 1,083.76 × 505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.04x = 547,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,775.65/785.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.77

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