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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.78, 1,075.26 and 517.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.78, 1,075.26 and 517.24 is: 714.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.78 : 1,075.26 = 517.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.78/1,075.26 = 517.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.78x = 1,075.26 × 517.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.78x = 556,167.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,167.48/778.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.15

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