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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.63, 1,079.56 and 517.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.63, 1,079.56 and 517.08 is: 713.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.63 : 1,079.56 = 517.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.63/1,079.56 = 517.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.63x = 1,079.56 × 517.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.63x = 558,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,218.88/782.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.26

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