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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.69, 1,079.76 and 516.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.69, 1,079.76 and 516.75 is: 712.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.69 : 1,079.76 = 516.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.69/1,079.76 = 516.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.69x = 1,079.76 × 516.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.69x = 557,968.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,968.62/782.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.89

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