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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.04, 1,057.62 and 517.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.04, 1,057.62 and 517.28 is: 714.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.04 : 1,057.62 = 517.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.04/1,057.62 = 517.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.04x = 1,057.62 × 517.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.04x = 547,085.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,085.67/766.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.17

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