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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.74, 1,049.40 and 517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.74, 1,049.40 and 517.20 is: 773.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.74 : 1,049.40 = 517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.74/1,049.40 = 517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.74x = 1,049.40 × 517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.74x = 542,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,749.68/701.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.43

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