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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.13, 1,083.04 and 519.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.13, 1,083.04 and 519.27 is: 716.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.13 : 1,083.04 = 519.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.13/1,083.04 = 519.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.13x = 1,083.04 × 519.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.13x = 562,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,390.18/785.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.30

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