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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.86, 1,062.54 and 514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.86, 1,062.54 and 514.20 is: 769.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.86 : 1,062.54 = 514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.86/1,062.54 = 514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.86x = 1,062.54 × 514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.86x = 546,358.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,358.07/709.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.67

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