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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.32, 1,079.13 and 518.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.32, 1,079.13 and 518.88 is: 716.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.32 : 1,079.13 = 518.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.32/1,079.13 = 518.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.32x = 1,079.13 × 518.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.32x = 559,938.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,938.97/781.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.66

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