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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.35, 1,073.97 and 516.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.35, 1,073.97 and 516.21 is: 712.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.35 : 1,073.97 = 516.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.35/1,073.97 = 516.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.35x = 1,073.97 × 516.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.35x = 554,394.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,394.05/778.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.27

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