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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.38, 1,073.69 and 514.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.38, 1,073.69 and 514.94 is: 711.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.38 : 1,073.69 = 514.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.38/1,073.69 = 514.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.38x = 1,073.69 × 514.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.38x = 552,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,879.92/777.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.21

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