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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.38, 1,078.32 and 519.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.38, 1,078.32 and 519.88 is: 717.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.38 : 1,078.32 = 519.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.38/1,078.32 = 519.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.38x = 1,078.32 × 519.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.38x = 560,597.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,597.00/781.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.44

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