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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.32, 1,073.22 and 516.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.32, 1,073.22 and 516.08 is: 712.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.32 : 1,073.22 = 516.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.32/1,073.22 = 516.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.32x = 1,073.22 × 516.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.32x = 553,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,867.38/777.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.53

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