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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.02, 1,078.11 and 518.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.02, 1,078.11 and 518.94 is: 716.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.02 : 1,078.11 = 518.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.02/1,078.11 = 518.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.02x = 1,078.11 × 518.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.02x = 559,474.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,474.40/781.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.34

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