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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.11, 1,064.18 and 508.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.11, 1,064.18 and 508.94 is: 702.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.11 : 1,064.18 = 508.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.11/1,064.18 = 508.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.11x = 1,064.18 × 508.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.11x = 541,603.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,603.77/771.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.37

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