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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.72, 1,063.19 and 515.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.72, 1,063.19 and 515.03 is: 769.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.72 : 1,063.19 = 515.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.72/1,063.19 = 515.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.72x = 1,063.19 × 515.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.72x = 547,572.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,572.17/711.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.37

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