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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.83, 1,078.45 and 516.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.83, 1,078.45 and 516.27 is: 712.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.83 : 1,078.45 = 516.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.83/1,078.45 = 516.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.83x = 1,078.45 × 516.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.83x = 556,770.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,770.09/781.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.14

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