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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.57, 1,082.23 and 519.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.57, 1,082.23 and 519.02 is: 715.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.57 : 1,082.23 = 519.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.57/1,082.23 = 519.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.57x = 1,082.23 × 519.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.57x = 561,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,694.90/784.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.93

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