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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.65, 778.40 and 514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.65, 778.40 and 514.60 is: 772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.65 : 778.40 = 514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.65/778.40 = 514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.65x = 778.40 × 514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.65x = 400,564.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,564.64/518.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.32

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