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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.04, 1,075.02 and 511.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.04, 1,075.02 and 511.57 is: 766.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.04 : 1,075.02 = 511.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.04/1,075.02 = 511.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.04x = 1,075.02 × 511.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.04x = 549,947.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,947.98/717.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.97

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