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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.86, 1,071.48 and 514.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.86, 1,071.48 and 514.42 is: 709.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.86 : 1,071.48 = 514.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.86/1,071.48 = 514.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.86x = 1,071.48 × 514.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.86x = 551,190.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,190.74/776.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.51

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