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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.73, 1,079.73 and 520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.73, 1,079.73 and 520.92 is: 718.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.73 : 1,079.73 = 520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.73/1,079.73 = 520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.73x = 1,079.73 × 520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.73x = 562,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,452.95/782.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.58

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