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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.82, 1,076.90 and 514.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.82, 1,076.90 and 514.49 is: 769.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.82 : 1,076.90 = 514.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.82/1,076.90 = 514.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.82x = 1,076.90 × 514.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.82x = 554,046.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,046.32/719.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.70

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