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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.13, 1,066.89 and 516.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.13, 1,066.89 and 516.32 is: 774.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.13 : 1,066.89 = 516.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.13/1,066.89 = 516.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.13x = 1,066.89 × 516.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.13x = 550,860.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,860.60/711.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.63

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