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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.15, 1,082.78 and 504.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.15, 1,082.78 and 504.89 is: 696.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.15 : 1,082.78 = 504.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.15/1,082.78 = 504.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.15x = 1,082.78 × 504.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.15x = 546,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,676.86/785.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.28

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