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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.82, 1,078.44 and 518.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.82, 1,078.44 and 518.38 is: 715.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.82 : 1,078.44 = 518.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.82/1,078.44 = 518.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.82x = 1,078.44 × 518.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.82x = 559,041.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,041.73/780.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.97

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