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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.58, 1,074.30 and 516.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.58, 1,074.30 and 516.14 is: 712.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.58 : 1,074.30 = 516.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.58/1,074.30 = 516.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.58x = 1,074.30 × 516.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.58x = 554,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,489.20/778.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.18

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