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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.15, 1,071.99 and 515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.15, 1,071.99 and 515.16 is: 710.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.15 : 1,071.99 = 515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.15/1,071.99 = 515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.15x = 1,071.99 × 515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.15x = 552,246.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,246.37/777.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.60

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