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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.64, 1,076.80 and 518.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.64, 1,076.80 and 518.24 is: 714.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.64 : 1,076.80 = 518.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.64/1,076.80 = 518.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.64x = 1,076.80 × 518.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.64x = 558,040.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,040.83/780.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.85

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