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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.05, 1,076.45 and 518.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.05, 1,076.45 and 518.54 is: 715.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.05 : 1,076.45 = 518.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.05/1,076.45 = 518.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.05x = 1,076.45 × 518.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.05x = 558,179.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,179.79/780.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.57

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