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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.66, 1,062.33 and 517.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.66, 1,062.33 and 517.42 is: 774.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.66 : 1,062.33 = 517.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.66/1,062.33 = 517.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.66x = 1,062.33 × 517.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.66x = 549,670.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,670.79/709.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.56

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