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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.10, 1,079.73 and 520.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.10, 1,079.73 and 520.50 is: 718.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.10 : 1,079.73 = 520.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.10/1,079.73 = 520.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.10x = 1,079.73 × 520.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.10x = 561,999.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,999.47/782.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.58

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