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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780, 1,075.98 and 524.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780, 1,075.98 and 524.55 is: 723.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780 : 1,075.98 = 524.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780/1,075.98 = 524.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780x = 1,075.98 × 524.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780x = 564,405.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,405.31/780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.60

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