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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.60, 1,071.18 and 514.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.60, 1,071.18 and 514.72 is: 710.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.60 : 1,071.18 = 514.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.60/1,071.18 = 514.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.60x = 1,071.18 × 514.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.60x = 551,357.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,357.77/775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.88

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