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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.99, 1,081.08 and 521.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.99, 1,081.08 and 521.55 is: 719.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.99 : 1,081.08 = 521.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.99/1,081.08 = 521.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.99x = 1,081.08 × 521.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.99x = 563,837.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,837.27/783.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.19

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