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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.08, 771.30 and 503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.08, 771.30 and 503.16 is: 754.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.08 : 771.30 = 503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.08/771.30 = 503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.08x = 771.30 × 503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.08x = 388,087.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,087.31/514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.92

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