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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.02, 1,077.03 and 519.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.02, 1,077.03 and 519.12 is: 715.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.02 : 1,077.03 = 519.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.02/1,077.03 = 519.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.02x = 1,077.03 × 519.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.02x = 559,107.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,107.81/781.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.87

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