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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.56, 1,076.20 and 514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.56, 1,076.20 and 514.96 is: 710.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.56 : 1,076.20 = 514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.56/1,076.20 = 514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.56x = 1,076.20 × 514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.56x = 554,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,199.95/780.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.00

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