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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.06, 1,074.66 and 511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.06, 1,074.66 and 511.74 is: 766.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.06 : 1,074.66 = 511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.06/1,074.66 = 511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.06x = 1,074.66 × 511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.06x = 549,946.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,946.51/717.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.95

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