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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.22, 1,078.62 and 519.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.22, 1,078.62 and 519.78 is: 717.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.22 : 1,078.62 = 519.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.22/1,078.62 = 519.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.22x = 1,078.62 × 519.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.22x = 560,645.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,645.10/781.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.65

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