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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.05, 1,081.95 and 522.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.05, 1,081.95 and 522.54 is: 721.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.05 : 1,081.95 = 522.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.05/1,081.95 = 522.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.05x = 1,081.95 × 522.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.05x = 565,362.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,362.15/784.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.08

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