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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.77, 1,019.12 and 517.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.77, 1,019.12 and 517.23 is: 713.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.77 : 1,019.12 = 517.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.77/1,019.12 = 517.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.77x = 1,019.12 × 517.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.77x = 527,116.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,116.85/738.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.51

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