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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.39, 776.08 and 425.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.39, 776.08 and 425.86 is: 638.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.39 : 776.08 = 425.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.39/776.08 = 425.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.39x = 776.08 × 425.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.39x = 330,500.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,500.02/517.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.79

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