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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.54, 1,072.01 and 519.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.54, 1,072.01 and 519.74 is: 779.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.54 : 1,072.01 = 519.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.54/1,072.01 = 519.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.54x = 1,072.01 × 519.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.54x = 557,158.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,158.52/714.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.74

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