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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.42, 1,083.40 and 519.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.42, 1,083.40 and 519.86 is: 717.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.42 : 1,083.40 = 519.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.42/1,083.40 = 519.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.42x = 1,083.40 × 519.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.42x = 563,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,216.32/785.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.09

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