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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.64, 1,066.62 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.64, 1,066.62 and 511.08 is: 705.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.64 : 1,066.62 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.64/1,066.62 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.64x = 1,066.62 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.64x = 545,128.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,128.15/772.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.54

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