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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.56, 1,063.92 and 514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.56, 1,063.92 and 514.44 is: 771.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.56 : 1,063.92 = 514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.56/1,063.92 = 514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.56x = 1,063.92 × 514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.56x = 547,323.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,323.00/709.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.36

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