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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.54, 1,081.96 and 519.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.54, 1,081.96 and 519.21 is: 716.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.54 : 1,081.96 = 519.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.54/1,081.96 = 519.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.54x = 1,081.96 × 519.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.54x = 561,763.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,763.15/784.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.05

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