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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.57, 1,083.61 and 520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.57, 1,083.61 and 520.02 is: 717.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.57 : 1,083.61 = 520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.57/1,083.61 = 520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.57x = 1,083.61 × 520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.57x = 563,493.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,493.45/785.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.31

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