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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.14, 1,074.83 and 514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.14, 1,074.83 and 514.04 is: 709.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.14 : 1,074.83 = 514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.14/1,074.83 = 514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.14x = 1,074.83 × 514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.14x = 552,505.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,505.73/779.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.12

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