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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.22, 770.78 and 499.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.22, 770.78 and 499.10 is: 748.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.22 : 770.78 = 499.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.22/770.78 = 499.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.22x = 770.78 × 499.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.22x = 384,693.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,693.69/514.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.12

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