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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.22, 1,065.72 and 509.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.22, 1,065.72 and 509.78 is: 703.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.22 : 1,065.72 = 509.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.22/1,065.72 = 509.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.22x = 1,065.72 × 509.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.22x = 543,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,282.74/772.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.53

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