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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.85, 1,062.39 and 514.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.85, 1,062.39 and 514.51 is: 771.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.85 : 1,062.39 = 514.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.85/1,062.39 = 514.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.85x = 1,062.39 × 514.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.85x = 546,610.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,610.28/708.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.12

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