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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.34, 1,064.64 and 516.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.34, 1,064.64 and 516.02 is: 773.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.34 : 1,064.64 = 516.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.34/1,064.64 = 516.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.34x = 1,064.64 × 516.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.34x = 549,375.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,375.53/710.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.40

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