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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.58, 1,078.07 and 515.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.58, 1,078.07 and 515.95 is: 711.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.58 : 1,078.07 = 515.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.58/1,078.07 = 515.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.58x = 1,078.07 × 515.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.58x = 556,228.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,228.81/781.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.67

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