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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.11, 1,071.56 and 514.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.11, 1,071.56 and 514.57 is: 710.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.11 : 1,071.56 = 514.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.11/1,071.56 = 514.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.11x = 1,071.56 × 514.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.11x = 551,392.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,392.63/776.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.46

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