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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.03, 1,076.13 and 512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.03, 1,076.13 and 512.10 is: 768.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.03 : 1,076.13 = 512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.03/1,076.13 = 512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.03x = 1,076.13 × 512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.03x = 551,086.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,086.17/717.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.57

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