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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.76, 1,073.52 and 511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.76, 1,073.52 and 511.56 is: 766.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.76 : 1,073.52 = 511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.76/1,073.52 = 511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.76x = 1,073.52 × 511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.76x = 549,169.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,169.89/716.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.18

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