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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.71, 773.62 and 503.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.71, 773.62 and 503.03 is: 756.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.71 : 773.62 = 503.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.71/773.62 = 503.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.71x = 773.62 × 503.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.71x = 389,154.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,154.75/514.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.07

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