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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.27, 1,075.01 and 511.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.27, 1,075.01 and 511.34 is: 767.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.27 : 1,075.01 = 511.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.27/1,075.01 = 511.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.27x = 1,075.01 × 511.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.27x = 549,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,687.68/716.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.44

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