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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.28, 1,075.89 and 517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.28, 1,075.89 and 517.38 is: 714.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.28 : 1,075.89 = 517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.28/1,075.89 = 517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.28x = 1,075.89 × 517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.28x = 556,643.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,643.97/779.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.31

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