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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.11, 1,064.55 and 519.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.11, 1,064.55 and 519.41 is: 717.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.11 : 1,064.55 = 519.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.11/1,064.55 = 519.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.11x = 1,064.55 × 519.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.11x = 552,932.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,932.59/771.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.07

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