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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.17, 1,071.39 and 514.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.17, 1,071.39 and 514.27 is: 709.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.17 : 1,071.39 = 514.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.17/1,071.39 = 514.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.17x = 1,071.39 × 514.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.17x = 550,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,983.74/776.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.88

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