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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.17, 1,080.29 and 517.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.17, 1,080.29 and 517.61 is: 713.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.17 : 1,080.29 = 517.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.17/1,080.29 = 517.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.17x = 1,080.29 × 517.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.17x = 559,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,164.80/783.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.98

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