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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.17, 1,064.52 and 514.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.17, 1,064.52 and 514.68 is: 771.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.17 : 1,064.52 = 514.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.17/1,064.52 = 514.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.17x = 1,064.52 × 514.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.17x = 547,884.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,884.71/710.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.49

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