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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.75, 1,077.88 and 519.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.75, 1,077.88 and 519.12 is: 716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.75 : 1,077.88 = 519.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.75/1,077.88 = 519.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.75x = 1,077.88 × 519.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.75x = 559,553.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,553.06/780.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.68

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