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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.56, 1,067 and 511.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.56, 1,067 and 511.72 is: 706.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.56 : 1,067 = 511.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.56/1,067 = 511.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.56x = 1,067 × 511.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.56x = 546,005.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,005.24/772.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.75

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