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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.33, 1,073.98 and 516.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.33, 1,073.98 and 516.89 is: 712.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.33 : 1,073.98 = 516.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.33/1,073.98 = 516.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.33x = 1,073.98 × 516.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.33x = 555,129.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,129.52/779.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.32

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