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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.61, 1,081.61 and 518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.61, 1,081.61 and 518.20 is: 715.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.61 : 1,081.61 = 518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.61/1,081.61 = 518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.61x = 1,081.61 × 518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.61x = 560,490.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,490.30/783.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.27

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