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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.11, 1,078.16 and 515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.11, 1,078.16 and 515.70 is: 711.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.11 : 1,078.16 = 515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.11/1,078.16 = 515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.11x = 1,078.16 × 515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.11x = 556,004.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,004.53/781.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.81

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