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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.24, 1,078.14 and 515.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.24, 1,078.14 and 515.91 is: 711.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.24 : 1,078.14 = 515.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.24/1,078.14 = 515.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.24x = 1,078.14 × 515.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.24x = 556,220.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,220.63/781.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.98

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