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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.24, 1,077.12 and 518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.24, 1,077.12 and 518.40 is: 715.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.24 : 1,077.12 = 518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.24/1,077.12 = 518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.24x = 1,077.12 × 518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.24x = 558,379.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,379.01/780.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.65

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