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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.52, 1,073.01 and 515.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.52, 1,073.01 and 515.80 is: 711.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.52 : 1,073.01 = 515.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.52/1,073.01 = 515.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.52x = 1,073.01 × 515.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.52x = 553,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,458.56/777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.83

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