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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.60, 1,081.80 and 518.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.60, 1,081.80 and 518.44 is: 715.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.60 : 1,081.80 = 518.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.60/1,081.80 = 518.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.60x = 1,081.80 × 518.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.60x = 560,848.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,848.39/783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.73

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