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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.33, 1,073.63 and 514.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.33, 1,073.63 and 514.89 is: 711.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.33 : 1,073.63 = 514.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.33/1,073.63 = 514.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.33x = 1,073.63 × 514.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.33x = 552,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,798.78/777.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.15

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