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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.71, 1,081.14 and 518.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.71, 1,081.14 and 518.26 is: 714.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.71 : 1,081.14 = 518.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.71/1,081.14 = 518.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.71x = 1,081.14 × 518.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.71x = 560,306.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,306.21/783.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.94

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