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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.05, 1,079.20 and 520.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.05, 1,079.20 and 520.54 is: 718.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.05 : 1,079.20 = 520.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.05/1,079.20 = 520.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.05x = 1,079.20 × 520.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.05x = 561,766.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,766.77/782.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.33

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