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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.77, 1,072.76 and 509.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.77, 1,072.76 and 509.84 is: 765.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.77 : 1,072.76 = 509.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.77/1,072.76 = 509.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.77x = 1,072.76 × 509.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.77x = 546,928.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,928.05/714.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.19

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