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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.84, 1,071.12 and 514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.84, 1,071.12 and 514.08 is: 709.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.84 : 1,071.12 = 514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.84/1,071.12 = 514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.84x = 1,071.12 × 514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.84x = 550,641.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,641.37/775.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.74

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