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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.17, 1,083.99 and 505.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.17, 1,083.99 and 505.54 is: 697.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.17 : 1,083.99 = 505.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.17/1,083.99 = 505.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.17x = 1,083.99 × 505.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.17x = 548,000.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,000.30/785.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.94

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