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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.48, 1,081.96 and 522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.48, 1,081.96 and 522.04 is: 720.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.48 : 1,081.96 = 522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.48/1,081.96 = 522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.48x = 1,081.96 × 522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.48x = 564,826.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,826.40/784.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.00

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