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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.48, 1,076.46 and 518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.48, 1,076.46 and 518.04 is: 714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.48 : 1,076.46 = 518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.48/1,076.46 = 518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.48x = 1,076.46 × 518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.48x = 557,649.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,649.34/780.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.50

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