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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.36, 1,083.66 and 505.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.36, 1,083.66 and 505.38 is: 697.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.36 : 1,083.66 = 505.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.36/1,083.66 = 505.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.36x = 1,083.66 × 505.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.36x = 547,660.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,660.09/785.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.34

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