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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.55, 1,066.59 and 514.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.55, 1,066.59 and 514.71 is: 772.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.55 : 1,066.59 = 514.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.55/1,066.59 = 514.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.55x = 1,066.59 × 514.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.55x = 548,984.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,984.54/710.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.62

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