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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.64, 1,067.46 and 516.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.64, 1,067.46 and 516.82 is: 775.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.64 : 1,067.46 = 516.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.64/1,067.46 = 516.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.64x = 1,067.46 × 516.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.64x = 551,684.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,684.68/711.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.23

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