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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.60, 1,078.27 and 515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.60, 1,078.27 and 515.70 is: 711.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.60 : 1,078.27 = 515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.60/1,078.27 = 515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.60x = 1,078.27 × 515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.60x = 556,063.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,063.84/781.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.44

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