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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.73, 772.88 and 512.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.73, 772.88 and 512.60 is: 765.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.73 : 772.88 = 512.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.73/772.88 = 512.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.73x = 772.88 × 512.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.73x = 396,171.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,171.86/517.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.22

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