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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.36, 1,080.56 and 517.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.36, 1,080.56 and 517.80 is: 714.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.36 : 1,080.56 = 517.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.36/1,080.56 = 517.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.36x = 1,080.56 × 517.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.36x = 559,513.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,513.97/783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.25

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