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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.84, 1,063.88 and 515.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.84, 1,063.88 and 515.52 is: 772.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.84 : 1,063.88 = 515.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.84/1,063.88 = 515.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.84x = 1,063.88 × 515.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.84x = 548,451.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,451.42/709.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.64

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