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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.59, 1,082.14 and 518.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.59, 1,082.14 and 518.56 is: 715.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.59 : 1,082.14 = 518.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.59/1,082.14 = 518.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.59x = 1,082.14 × 518.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.59x = 561,151.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,151.46/784.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.22

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