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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.64, 1,078.04 and 512.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.64, 1,078.04 and 512.68 is: 770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.64 : 1,078.04 = 512.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.64/1,078.04 = 512.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.64x = 1,078.04 × 512.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.64x = 552,689.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,689.55/717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.15

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