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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.28, 1,074.51 and 516.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.28, 1,074.51 and 516.74 is: 713.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.28 : 1,074.51 = 516.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.28/1,074.51 = 516.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.28x = 1,074.51 × 516.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.28x = 555,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,242.30/778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.42

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