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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.53, 1,079.53 and 517.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.53, 1,079.53 and 517.50 is: 713.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.53 : 1,079.53 = 517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.53/1,079.53 = 517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.53x = 1,079.53 × 517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.53x = 558,656.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,656.78/783.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.00

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