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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.32, 1,066.52 and 517.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.32, 1,066.52 and 517.28 is: 778.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.32 : 1,066.52 = 517.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.32/1,066.52 = 517.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.32x = 1,066.52 × 517.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.32x = 551,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,689.47/708.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.87

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