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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.56, 1,078.02 and 520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.56, 1,078.02 and 520.02 is: 717.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.56 : 1,078.02 = 520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.56/1,078.02 = 520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.56x = 1,078.02 × 520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.56x = 560,591.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,591.96/781.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.27

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