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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.85, 1,071.90 and 514.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.85, 1,071.90 and 514.71 is: 710.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.85 : 1,071.90 = 514.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.85/1,071.90 = 514.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.85x = 1,071.90 × 514.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.85x = 551,717.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,717.65/776.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.20

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