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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.14, 1,077.98 and 515.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.14, 1,077.98 and 515.02 is: 772.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.14 : 1,077.98 = 515.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.14/1,077.98 = 515.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.14x = 1,077.98 × 515.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.14x = 555,181.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,181.26/719.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.01

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