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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.52, 1,065 and 509.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.52, 1,065 and 509.44 is: 703.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.52 : 1,065 = 509.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.52/1,065 = 509.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.52x = 1,065 × 509.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.52x = 542,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,553.60/771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.23

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