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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.49, 1,074.87 and 517.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.49, 1,074.87 and 517.05 is: 712.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.49 : 1,074.87 = 517.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.49/1,074.87 = 517.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.49x = 1,074.87 × 517.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.49x = 555,761.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,761.53/779.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.98

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