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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.02, 1,051.73 and 518.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.02, 1,051.73 and 518.77 is: 778.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.02 : 1,051.73 = 518.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.02/1,051.73 = 518.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.02x = 1,051.73 × 518.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.02x = 545,598.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,598.12/701.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.30

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