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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.64, 1,073.88 and 516.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.64, 1,073.88 and 516.92 is: 712.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.64 : 1,073.88 = 516.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.64/1,073.88 = 516.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.64x = 1,073.88 × 516.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.64x = 555,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,110.05/778.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.92

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