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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.89, 771.59 and 487.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.89, 771.59 and 487.17 is: 730.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.89 : 771.59 = 487.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.89/771.59 = 487.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.89x = 771.59 × 487.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.89x = 375,891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,891.64/514.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.05

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