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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.32, 1,073.34 and 515.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.32, 1,073.34 and 515.88 is: 711.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.32 : 1,073.34 = 515.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.32/1,073.34 = 515.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.32x = 1,073.34 × 515.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.32x = 553,714.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,714.64/778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.42

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