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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.09, 1,075.10 and 517.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.09, 1,075.10 and 517.10 is: 713.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.09 : 1,075.10 = 517.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.09/1,075.10 = 517.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.09x = 1,075.10 × 517.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.09x = 555,926.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,926.25/779.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.56

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