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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.03, 1,065.25 and 515.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.03, 1,065.25 and 515.23 is: 772.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.03 : 1,065.25 = 515.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.03/1,065.25 = 515.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.03x = 1,065.25 × 515.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.03x = 548,846.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,846.74/710.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.99

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