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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.72, 1,082.80 and 519.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.72, 1,082.80 and 519.88 is: 716.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.72 : 1,082.80 = 519.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.72/1,082.80 = 519.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.72x = 1,082.80 × 519.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.72x = 562,926.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,926.06/785.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.45

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