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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.36, 1,073.96 and 516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.36, 1,073.96 and 516.24 is: 712.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.36 : 1,073.96 = 516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.36/1,073.96 = 516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.36x = 1,073.96 × 516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.36x = 554,421.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,421.11/778.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.29

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