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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.58, 1,083.63 and 505.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.58, 1,083.63 and 505.72 is: 697.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.58 : 1,083.63 = 505.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.58/1,083.63 = 505.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.58x = 1,083.63 × 505.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.58x = 548,013.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,013.36/785.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.59

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