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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.69, 1,064.92 and 509.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.69, 1,064.92 and 509.25 is: 702.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.69 : 1,064.92 = 509.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.69/1,064.92 = 509.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.69x = 1,064.92 × 509.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.69x = 542,310.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,310.51/771.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.76

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