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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515, 772.68 and 475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515, 772.68 and 475.04 is: 712.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515 : 772.68 = 475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515/772.68 = 475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515x = 772.68 × 475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515x = 367,053.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,053.91/515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.73

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