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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.76, 775.87 and 435.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.76, 775.87 and 435.75 is: 652.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.76 : 775.87 = 435.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.76/775.87 = 435.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.76x = 775.87 × 435.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.76x = 338,085.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,085.13/517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.98

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