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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.63, 1,078.73 and 519.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.63, 1,078.73 and 519.73 is: 717.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.63 : 1,078.73 = 519.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.63/1,078.73 = 519.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.63x = 1,078.73 × 519.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.63x = 560,645.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,645.74/781.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.28

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