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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.79, 1,072.38 and 519.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.79, 1,072.38 and 519.99 is: 780.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.79 : 1,072.38 = 519.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.79/1,072.38 = 519.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.79x = 1,072.38 × 519.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.79x = 557,626.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,626.88/714.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.13

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