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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.34, 1,079.48 and 520.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.34, 1,079.48 and 520.22 is: 717.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.34 : 1,079.48 = 520.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.34/1,079.48 = 520.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.34x = 1,079.48 × 520.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.34x = 561,567.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,567.09/782.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.80

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