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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.89, 1,083.80 and 505.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.89, 1,083.80 and 505.63 is: 697.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.89 : 1,083.80 = 505.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.89/1,083.80 = 505.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.89x = 1,083.80 × 505.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.89x = 548,001.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,001.79/785.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.30

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