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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.81, 1,040.19 and 517.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.81, 1,040.19 and 517.97 is: 714.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.81 : 1,040.19 = 517.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.81/1,040.19 = 517.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.81x = 1,040.19 × 517.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.81x = 538,780.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,780.07/753.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.74

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