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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.72, 1,084.48 and 520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.72, 1,084.48 and 520.20 is: 718.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.72 : 1,084.48 = 520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.72/1,084.48 = 520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.72x = 1,084.48 × 520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.72x = 564,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,146.50/785.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.00

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