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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.25, 1,078.35 and 515.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.25, 1,078.35 and 515.88 is: 712.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.25 : 1,078.35 = 515.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.25/1,078.35 = 515.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.25x = 1,078.35 × 515.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.25x = 556,296.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,296.62/781.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.06

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