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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.81, 1,066.53 and 516.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.81, 1,066.53 and 516.03 is: 774.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.81 : 1,066.53 = 516.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.81/1,066.53 = 516.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.81x = 1,066.53 × 516.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.81x = 550,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,358.90/710.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.27

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