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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.21, 1,074.36 and 516.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.21, 1,074.36 and 516.38 is: 712.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.21 : 1,074.36 = 516.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.21/1,074.36 = 516.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.21x = 1,074.36 × 516.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.21x = 554,774.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,774.58/778.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.89

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