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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.80, 1,052.82 and 519.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.80, 1,052.82 and 519.90 is: 777.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.80 : 1,052.82 = 519.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.80/1,052.82 = 519.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.80x = 1,052.82 × 519.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.80x = 547,361.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,361.12/703.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.72

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