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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.55, 1,079.82 and 520.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.55, 1,079.82 and 520.11 is: 717.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.55 : 1,079.82 = 520.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.55/1,079.82 = 520.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.55x = 1,079.82 × 520.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.55x = 561,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,625.18/782.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.69

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