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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.35, 1,077.90 and 518.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.35, 1,077.90 and 518.91 is: 715.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.35 : 1,077.90 = 518.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.35/1,077.90 = 518.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.35x = 1,077.90 × 518.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.35x = 559,333.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,333.09/781.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.85

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