Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.78, 776.88 and 509.59
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 517.78, 776.88 and 509.59 is: 764.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517.78 : 776.88 = 509.59 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517.78/776.88 = 509.59/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517.78x = 776.88 × 509.59 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517.78x = 395,890.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,890.28/517.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764.59
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