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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.40, 1,071.66 and 514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.40, 1,071.66 and 514.96 is: 709.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.40 : 1,071.66 = 514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.40/1,071.66 = 514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.40x = 1,071.66 × 514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.40x = 551,862.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,862.03/777.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.88

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