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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.72, 1,081.24 and 518.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.72, 1,081.24 and 518.29 is: 715.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.72 : 1,081.24 = 518.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.72/1,081.24 = 518.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.72x = 1,081.24 × 518.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.72x = 560,387.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,387.88/783.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.04

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