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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.38, 1,083.36 and 501.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.38, 1,083.36 and 501.28 is: 691.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.38 : 1,083.36 = 501.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.38/1,083.36 = 501.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.38x = 1,083.36 × 501.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.38x = 543,066.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,066.70/785.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.47

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