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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.13, 1,074.24 and 516.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.13, 1,074.24 and 516.90 is: 713.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.13 : 1,074.24 = 516.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.13/1,074.24 = 516.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.13x = 1,074.24 × 516.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.13x = 555,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,274.66/778.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.61

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