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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.56, 1,074.40 and 517.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.56, 1,074.40 and 517.04 is: 713.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.56 : 1,074.40 = 517.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.56/1,074.40 = 517.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.56x = 1,074.40 × 517.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.56x = 555,507.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,507.78/778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.51

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