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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.86, 1,075.14 and 517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.86, 1,075.14 and 517.32 is: 714.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.86 : 1,075.14 = 517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.86/1,075.14 = 517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.86x = 1,075.14 × 517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.86x = 556,191.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,191.42/778.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.11

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