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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.34, 1,079.55 and 520.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.34, 1,079.55 and 520.44 is: 718.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.34 : 1,079.55 = 520.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.34/1,079.55 = 520.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.34x = 1,079.55 × 520.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.34x = 561,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,841.00/782.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.15

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