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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.14, 774.39 and 501.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.14, 774.39 and 501.75 is: 751.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.14 : 774.39 = 501.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.14/774.39 = 501.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.14x = 774.39 × 501.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.14x = 388,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,550.18/517.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.34

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