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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.60, 1,080.42 and 521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.60, 1,080.42 and 521 is: 719.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.60 : 1,080.42 = 521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.60/1,080.42 = 521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.60x = 1,080.42 × 521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.60x = 562,898.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,898.82/782.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.27

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