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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.12, 1,064.52 and 509.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.12, 1,064.52 and 509.40 is: 703.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.12 : 1,064.52 = 509.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.12/1,064.52 = 509.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.12x = 1,064.52 × 509.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.12x = 542,266.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,266.49/771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.22

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