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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.83, 1,084.62 and 520.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.83, 1,084.62 and 520.32 is: 718.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.83 : 1,084.62 = 520.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.83/1,084.62 = 520.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.83x = 1,084.62 × 520.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.83x = 564,349.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,349.48/785.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.16

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