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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.16, 770.31 and 507.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.16, 770.31 and 507.87 is: 759.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.16 : 770.31 = 507.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.16/770.31 = 507.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.16x = 770.31 × 507.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.16x = 391,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,217.34/515.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.41

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