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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.71, 1,078.25 and 516.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.71, 1,078.25 and 516.07 is: 711.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.71 : 1,078.25 = 516.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.71/1,078.25 = 516.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.71x = 1,078.25 × 516.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.71x = 556,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,452.48/781.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.84

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