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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.62, 1,171.35 and 521.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.62, 1,171.35 and 521.52 is: 781.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.62 : 1,171.35 = 521.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.62/1,171.35 = 521.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.62x = 1,171.35 × 521.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.62x = 610,882.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,882.45/781.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.56

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